Waived: Stålberg Waived (Cleared)

[Privy]

Deserves it's own thread IMO.

http://predators.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=744632&navid=DL|NSH|home

After missing six weeks of action due to a knee injury, Stalberg is prepared to return to action. With the NHL roster freeze going into effect on Friday at 11:59 p.m. CT and lasting until 12:01 a.m. CT on Dec. 28, and the team being at the 23-player roster maximum, the move was necessary before the team heads out for its final three games before the holiday break.

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[NSH615]

I guess this means Poile is serious on talent over vet status this year.

 

[Filip Forceberg]

I really hope someone claims him.

 

[NSH615]

I really hope someone claims him.

Even if not, with the waive, he can stay in Milwaukee for the year and we can maybe do something with him later.

 

[Pred303]

cann't say it surprises me, but amazing how far this guy has fallen and so quickly

 

[PredsV82]

cann't say it surprises me, but amazing how far this guy has fallen and so quickly

I think this is a result of Jarnkrok and Beck playing well enough to not deserve to be sent down.

Its really a no risk move for Poile... if he's claimed, so be it, we shed a bad contract(I see zero chance of this though).

If he's not, he can stay in Milwaukee until he's needed and maybe try to find his game. When he's fully healthy I cant imagine he's any less useless than Jokinen.

 

[drwpreds]

I think this is a result of Jarnkrok and Beck playing well enough to not deserve to be sent down.

Its really a no risk move for Poile... if he's claimed, so be it, we shed a bad contract(I see zero chance of this though).

If he's not, he can stay in Milwaukee until he's needed and maybe try to find his game. When he's fully healthy I cant imagine he's any less useless than Jokinen.

Exactly- having said that, I may be in the minority, but I would still like to see what a completely healthy Stalberg could do on the 3rd (or even 4th) line- I still think he can help us there........

 

[TootooTrain]

cann't say it surprises me, but amazing how far this guy has fallen and so quickly

I don't think he has even risen. It was a poor miscalculation from day 1. There are aspects of his game I like, but he just never seemed to find a role.

 

[Privy]

Exactly- having said that, I may be in the minority, but I would still like to see what a completely healthy Stalberg could do on the 3rd (or even 4th) line- I still think he can help us there........

I agree. I still want Stålberg to succeed here, but he gets injured at the worst times. If he doesn't get claimed then he'll have a good chance to work on his game in MIL and earn a call up.

 

[Francis10]

Canes fan here. Always loved the way Stalberg played, he could just never put a full year together. He has all the tools to be a top 9 everyday player IMO. Some team could use a guy like him.....I think Nashville would have to eat a contract to get rid of him though.

 

[AtlantaWhaler]

I think this is a result of Jarnkrok and Beck playing well enough to not deserve to be sent down.

Its really a no risk move for Poile... if he's claimed, so be it, we shed a bad contract(I see zero chance of this though).

If he's not, he can stay in Milwaukee until he's needed and maybe try to find his game. When he's fully healthy I cant imagine he's any less useless than Jokinen.

Yeah, I agree. Zero risk to this move.

 

[Drake744]

I know I'm preaching to the choir but I was really hoping he would break out this season in Lavy's system, which in time is still conceivable if he ends up back in Milwaukee.

 

[tampa pred]

The risk is that we will now be paying a player $3 million to play in Milwaukee. If he plays well and we want to call him up, we might end up paying him $1.5 million to play for someone else. I don't see that we had much choice though, unless we wanted to put Beck on IR or waive Jokinen or Roy. I guess that it is nice to see that money isn't factoring into the team's decisions.

 

[Privy]

The risk is that we will now be paying a player $3 million to play in Milwaukee. If he plays well and we want to call him up, we might end up paying him $1.5 million to play for someone else. I don't see that we had much choice though, unless we wanted to put Beck on IR or waive Jokinen or Roy. I guess that it is nice to see that money isn't factoring into the team's decisions.

I believe the 2013 CBA eliminated re-entry waivers. If a team picks him up then they are on the hook for his entire salary.

 

[NSH615]

The risk is that we will now be paying a player $3 million to play in Milwaukee. If he plays well and we want to call him up, we might end up paying him $1.5 million to play for someone else. I don't see that we had much choice though, unless we wanted to put Beck on IR or waive Jokinen or Roy. I guess that it is nice to see that money isn't factoring into the team's decisions.

Would have preferred this. But hopefully he finds his way in Milwaukee or someone picks him up and he finds his way. Stalberg was just plagued with injuries here.

 

[jwhouk]

Who here is waiting to hear that Edmonton has decided to pick up his contract? (raises own hand)

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

I believe the 2013 CBA eliminated re-entry waivers. If a team picks him up then they are on the hook for his entire salary.

Yep re-entry waiver penalty is gone gone

 

[tampa pred]

I believe the 2013 CBA eliminated re-entry waivers. If a team picks him up then they are on the hook for his entire salary.

Well that would certainly change things. There isn't much chance of someone claiming him at full value. Hopefully, he can get his game back together in Milwaukee. I actually thought that he looked pretty good (minus the penalties) in the few games that he played for us this year.

 

[hoosierpred]

Exactly- having said that, I may be in the minority, but I would still like to see what a completely healthy Stalberg could do on the 3rd (or even 4th) line- I still think he can help us there........

I would like to eventually try him on a line with Roy to have a speed oriented line.

 

[deanwormer]

I agree - he looked decent for a bottom 6 wing. and with our 3rd line woes, it'd be nice to see a healthy and rust-free VS get one last chance to contribute. I think we know he's never gonna' be the top 6 Poile was speculating on, but if he could get any kinda' finish to his game, with his speed, he could at least chip in 10, which I know doesn't sound like much but which of our 3rds in on a pace for more than that anyway?

 

[jstreet]

I'd like to see him go to a Carolina or Florida and score 10-15 goals this season.

 

[worstfaceoffmanever]

He will clear. I would be really surprised if anyone took on his contract when he hasn't performed and can't stay healthy.

 

[Bringer of Jollity]

I would like to eventually try him on a line with Roy to have a speed oriented line.

Just don't see the point. He can't finish, and he's not much of a passer either. The speed is great, in theory, but there's no payoff to it.

 

[NSH615]

Just don't see the point. He can't finish, and he's not much of a passer either. The speed is great, in theory, but there's no payoff to it.

And there is payoff with Jokinen? That hasn't worked out all season.

 

[luckofirish8]

And there is payoff with Jokinen? That hasn't worked out all season.

not from an offensive stand point, but Jokinen is doing a few things to help this team win. He has good positional sense and has been pretty solid on the PK recently.

I agree Jokinen could and should be more of a factor offensively, but what has Stalberg done besides get injured?