So...we going to take Pulkkinen?
- AdamFrench

I would think they'd have to, no?

I would think they'd have to, no?
- Unholy-Goalie

No. Edmonton is looking for scoring.

So...we going to take Pulkkinen?
- AdamFrench

How do we not?

No. Edmonton is looking for scoring.
- AdamFrench

Leafs get first poke, no?

How do we not?
- burn

Guy can't skate at the NHL level.

So...we going to take Pulkkinen?
- AdamFrench

he's only signed for this year right? read something about the shoulder maybe being a problem?

he's only signed for this year right? read something about the shoulder maybe being a problem?
- Dozzer

Scouting on him is that he has a great shot, but can't skate at the NHL level, is small, and can't do anything else when he's out there.

AHL All-Star for life. No thanks. Would rather keep Leivo.

pulk was injured in the summer, he came back early as he knew he had work to do and people to impress to secure a job.

babs knows best, if leafs are going to take a shot at him, it's because babcock thinks he's got what it takes.

Pulk RFA after this season.

Is there a list of guys that are available on waivers?

Scouting on him is that he has a great shot, but can't skate at the NHL level, is small, and can't do anything else when he's out there.

AHL All-Star for life. No thanks. Would rather keep Leivo.
- gravyface

yeah my thoughts were if they send a young guy down with an aging roster something doesn't smell right....

i think you are bang on with him being a career AHLer if he stays in NA

Scouting on him is that he has a great shot, but can't skate at the NHL level, is small, and can't do anything else when he's out there.

AHL All-Star for life. No thanks. Would rather keep Leivo.
- gravyface

pulkkinen = Kessel light

Scouting on him is that he has a great shot, but can't skate at the NHL level, is small, and can't do anything else when he's out there.

AHL All-Star for life. No thanks. Would rather keep Leivo.
- gravyface

NHL shot, needs top 6, isn't overly fast but if put in a spot to succeed who knows, perhaps he could be a steal.

im good either way - pulk or not

pulk was injured in the summer, he came back early as he knew he had work to do and people to impress to secure a job.

babs knows best, if leafs are going to take a shot at him, it's because babcock thinks he's got what it takes.

Pulk RFA after this season.
- Lucas.Neilson

isnt there some kind of rule that if a player is claimed off waivers he must be put on the NHL roster?

if leafs scouts / management think that Wedgewood is close to as good as Sparks/Bibeau - would he be worth taking a stab at?

Is there a list of guys that are available on waivers?
- Unholy-Goalie

http://www2.dailyfaceoff.com/news/waiver/

best i can find

Is there a list of guys that are available on waivers?
- Unholy-Goalie

isnt there some kind of rule that if a player is claimed off waivers he must be put on the NHL roster?
- Dozzer

I think so, but if they are hurt there is likely some sort of exemption for a stint in the A

not 100%

isnt there some kind of rule that if a player is claimed off waivers he must be put on the NHL roster?
- Dozzer

I don't think so... but would need to go through waivers again.

I'm quite sure a guy picked up on waivers can't be traded until after trade deadline (so only can be traded pre-draft).

I think so, but if they are hurt there is likely some sort of exemption for a stint in the A

not 100%
- Lucas.Neilson

he's an interesting one to consider... his style of play however is that of marner and nylander... but not as good... not necessarily a need for the leafs considering they dont have many contract spots left

I don't think so... but would need to go through waivers again.

I'm quite sure a guy picked up on waivers can't be traded until after trade deadline (so only can be traded pre-draft).
- MaximusAurelius

yeah... and like i mentioned to lucas... is he worth wasting a contract spot for?

he's an interesting one to consider... his style of play however is that of marner and nylander... but not as good... not necessarily a need for the leafs considering they dont have many contract spots left
- Dozzer

exactly.

I really don't know if hes worth the pickup or not. I'd imagine management discussed 100% as Babcock coached the kid for some time. So whatever they decide, sounds good to me.

http://www2.dailyfaceoff.com/news/waiver/

best i can find
- TheMussel

Thanks!

isnt there some kind of rule that if a player is claimed off waivers he must be put on the NHL roster?
- Dozzer

yes, he can't go to the AHL without going back on waiver unless it's for a conditioning stint.

yes, he can't go to the AHL without going back on waiver unless it's for a conditioning stint.
- Symba007

ah okay... i thought there was some rule that they had to keep him on the nhl roster for a certain number of games... dont know why i thought that

yeah... and like i mentioned to lucas... is he worth wasting a contract spot for?
- Dozzer

you'd have to look at whether he is an upgrade over lindberg, leivo, leipsic I think.

Marner is on a complete different level (one of two on elite / franchise potential with Matthews).
Personally, I think eventually Nylander might be the odd man out on the Leafs this year / next year. Becomes more of a question whether you keep JVR or Nylander for your topline.. will be interesting to see.