Claimed off Waivers: Sens claim Magnus Paajarvi

[David Dennison]

Last season he started using his speed and size to drive to the net more and found some success. This year, he has reverted back to being a perimeter guy. He is a one trick pony with almost no skill.

 

[BangarangxRufio]

Hopefully he gets his '17 form back for you, if not, you just got on of the most lethal drinking games known to man... take a shot every time Magnus attempts a wrap-around!

 

[SirPaste]

Yesssssssssssssssss

 

[topshelf15]

Meh, warm body and not much else....

 

[stl76]

Sad to see him go, I liked PRV a lot. Wish him all the best. He is a solid bottom 6er with tremendous speed. He has really improved defensively this year and can PK with the best of them. As long as sens fans keep expectations reasonable and don't expect a ton of offense from him, you'll love him!

 

[PlietscherDassel]

I could see him doing well in Ottawa.

 

[topshelf15]

I could see him doing well in Ottawa.

If he does we will waive him....LOL

 

[danielpalfredsson]

Still surprised the Oilers waived him so soon after being taken 4th overall. I guess the Blue Jackets made the right choice with Dubois. Exciting none the less to have him as a Senator. Hopefully he does better with Brassard or Duchene than he did with McDavid.

 

[Fixed to Ruin]

Still surprised the Oilers waived him so soon after being taken 4th overall. I guess the Blue Jackets made the right choice with Dubois. Exciting none the less to have him as a Senator. Hopefully he does better with Brassard or Duchene than he did with McDavid.

 

[VoluntaryDom]

Paajarvi is actually pretty solid. Impresses me every time I watch him.

 

[belair]

Still surprised the Oilers waived him so soon after being taken 4th overall. I guess the Blue Jackets made the right choice with Dubois. Exciting none the less to have him as a Senator. Hopefully he does better with Brassard or Duchene than he did with McDavid.

Badum tsss.

 

[DJB]

He obviously never developed his compete lack of hockey sense and thus has become a speedy 4th liner.

Nedd NHL bodies with Sens dropping like flies injured or traded.

 

[ort]

Paajarvi just never really put it all together. Great skater, good forechecker, decent on defense, not going to do anything stupid for the most part... but yeah, he's a warm body. Poor offensive instincts, bad shot, doesn't see the ice that well. Comically tries wraparounds all the time. Like, ALL THE TIME. He drives to the net with speed, but gets pushed to the outside and tries a wraparound that fails. That's the signature Paajarvi move.

He's a cheap bottom 6 player with speed, but don't get too excited. Don't get excited at all actually.

 

[AvatarAang]

Poor guy got drafted by the worst team possible for his development.

 

[Nizdizzle]

Good move by the Sens. No risk, possibility of decent reward.

 

[Clarke]

Paajarvi just never really put it all together. Great skater, good forechecker, decent on defense, not going to do anything stupid for the most part... but yeah, he's a warm body. Poor offensive instincts, bad shot, doesn't see the ice that well. Comically tries wraparounds all the time. Like, ALL THE TIME. He drives to the net with speed, but gets pushed to the outside and tries a wraparound that fails. That's the signature Paajarvi move.

He's a cheap bottom 6 player with speed, but don't get too excited. Don't get excited at all actually.

Man is he ever going to look like a stud in practice doing these on Anderson

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

hes fast and works hard but is obsessed with trying wraparounds.

Hahah so true

 

[Clamshells]

Hoffman trade incoming. Why pay Hoff 5 mill when PRV can be paid <1 mill! He's speedy! Proven he can score goals! (Just don't look at how many) We like the look of our team! Value engineering at it's finest!

 

[buud]

Dammit Ottawa, you've robbed me of the joy of mushmouth Drew Remenda stumbling his way around Paajarvi and Puljujarvi on the same team.

lol. being an Isles fan, i speak from experience. never heard
Drew, but i bet Butch Goring is worse

 

[Pyrophorus]

Is he going to the K after this season?

 

[TheGoldenGod]

Watched him play every game of his for the past 4-5 years and for a guy so fast he is constantly chasing the play.

Bad hands. Bad shot. Zero clue on what to do with the puck when he gets it. Good size but doesn't use it.

On the bright side he's reliable back checker. Fast, skates hard. Not a risk to your lineup but wont help it either.

Good guy. Wish him luck in Ottawa. He should get regular time there.

 

[TML1967]

As a free pick up it's a smart move.
If you can coach him to embrace the 4th line energy role he could be really useful 4th liner.

Speed to burn, plays as a above average shot suppressor, and usualy makes safe dump and chase plays. Could use his size a bit more driving to the net, but hes still young enough that with a coach and team willing to put in the time it's possible.
I could see the James Bond villain as a good coach here.

 

[Cardiac Jerks]

For those interested, this cost Ottawa $13,125, paid to St. Louis and not counted against the cap.

And Melnyk is just ok with that?

 

[67Blues]

And Melnyk is just ok with that?

He'll have a garage sale this weekend to make that up.

 

[Vinegar Strokes]

Maybe the Eastern Conference will be a better fit for MPS.