They would lose him on waivers, not saying I care but it's why it hasn't been done
- obie

ohh right, the god damn waivers lol... Byron wasn't claimed because of his contract but I guess teams would grab Mete since he's on the cheap side of things so very low risk

Yeah, and for what it's worth, he's better than he was at the same time last year. But he also had a "ok" season last year and raised his level of play during the playoffs.

Hopefully he finds a way to play at that next level consistantly at some point.
- Scabeh

Kind of a positive that his "sophomore jinx" would be a slight improvement over his rookie season

ohh right, the god damn waivers lol... Byron wasn't claimed because of his contract but I guess teams would grab Mete since he's on the cheap side of things so very low risk
- Pat1993

For sure he gets claimed but I don't see why they can't call up Fleury and sit Mete

ohh right, the god damn waivers lol... Byron wasn't claimed because of his contract but I guess teams would grab Mete since he's on the cheap side of things so very low risk
- Pat1993

At this point, the risk of losing a player that's not good enough to play as a 6th defenseman doesn't sound like a big risk if it means trying someone who might actually be good enough.

For sure he gets claimed but I don't see why they can't call up Fleury and sit Mete
- obie

ideally you would have a good enough defense to not really care about what happens to Mete... surely Bargainbin is shopping for a dman as we speak

At this point, the risk of losing a player that's not good enough to play as a 6th defenseman doesn't sound like a big risk if it means trying someone who might actually be good enough.
- Scabeh

Just the risk of another D going down, and then another

ideally you would have a good enough defense to not really care about what happens to Mete... surely Bargainbin is shopping for a dman as we speak
- Pat1993

Yea.... Fowler!

At this point, the risk of losing a player that's not good enough to play as a 6th defenseman doesn't sound like a big risk if it means trying someone who might actually be good enough.
- Scabeh

I would tend to agree but perhaps their player evaluation says otherwise... has Fleury looked good with the Rocket this year?

Just the risk of another D going down, and then another
- obie

If too many defensemen go down, we'll be in trouble wheter Mete has been grabbed by another team or not.

I'd rather have Ouellet, Fleury or Leskinen at this point.

I would tend to agree but perhaps their player evaluation says otherwise... has Fleury looked good with the Rocket this year?
- Pat1993

I think he looks ready for the next step.

If too many defensemen go down, we'll be in trouble wheter Mete has been grabbed by another team or not.

I'd rather have Ouellet, Fleury or Leskinen at this point.
- Scabeh

I don't disagree

Yea.... Fowler!
- obie

a 6.5M cap hit... can they actually absorb that?

I think he looks ready for the next step.

- Scabeh

good to hear!

a 6.5M cap hit... can they actually absorb that?
- Pat1993

They would have to send salary back to Anaheim, kind of break up the long term, expensive asset into a few shorter commitments along with the assets required to actually make the trade worth it for the Ducks

good to hear!
- Pat1993

I mean, don't expect much offense from him.

But he's not making mistakes on the defensive zone, good coverage and can use his body for big hits.

I mean, don't expect much offense from him.

But he's not making mistakes on the defensive zone, good coverage and can use his body for big hits.
- Scabeh

he has 5 assists in 18 games, I thought he'd put up a bit more points but yeah if he's solid defensively and doesn't make costly mistakes then it's already an improvement

They would have to send salary back to Anaheim, kind of break up the long term, expensive asset into a few shorter commitments along with the assets required to actually make the trade worth it for the Ducks
- obie

- Pat1993

Could trade them Drouin

Could trade them Drouin
- obie

I'm sure they would be soooooo excited

I'm sure they would be soooooo excited
- Pat1993

Heading into a rebuild... almost 36 million still owed to Fowler compared to less than 12 to Drouin... obviously that's just salary matching, then you need to add assets that actually entice Anaheim into a deal

I think he just sucks
- obie

I am sure he does.

Heading into a rebuild... almost 36 million still owed to Fowler compared to less than 12 to Drouin... obviously that's just salary matching, then you need to add assets that actually entice Anaheim into a deal
- obie

yeah, I guess if the assets are interesting enough it could work

yeah, I guess if the assets are interesting enough it could work
- Pat1993

Ain't happening but you know, Fowler would be a good add to the D

Ain't happening but you know, Fowler would be a good add to the D
- obie

for sure, and that's why a guy like Ekholm would be a welcomed addition as well, they need someone to play in the top 4 so that everyone falls in the right chair.. adding a depth 6th D wouldn't help the team a whole lot

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