-AJ- Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 1 minute ago, qwijjibo said: Yup. Canucks only advantage is they can send him directly to the minors if no one else claims him Right, so we're last in the pecking order, but have the advantage of sending him straight down if no one wants him. Interesting. I doubt that happens very often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theo5789 Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 Why are we even talking about re-claiming him? We want Silovs to get the brunt of the AHL games and we have Sawchenko signed as AHL depth. Plus Tolopilo will need game time as well. We don't need Martin anymore. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwijjibo Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 1 minute ago, -AJ- said: Right, so we're last in the pecking order, but have the advantage of sending him straight down if no one wants him. Interesting. I doubt that happens very often. Yeah. The point of waivers is to give players who've earned eligibility the best possible chance to earn a NHL job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasCanuck Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 Would have preferred that he get to Abbotsford, but there's always extra guys out there if we need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwijjibo Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 At least re-entry waivers are a long gone thing of the past. That was one of the worst rules in the cba for awhile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bure10Kuzmenko96 Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 All the best in Columbus, Spencer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaseOfBase Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 38 minutes ago, Coconuts said: Good for him, gives him a shot at playing NHL hockey, he wasn't getting that here. He got a shot at NHL hockey last year and he was terrible 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebreh Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 Does he get a tribute video? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 4 minutes ago, MaseOfBase said: He got a shot at NHL hockey last year and he was terrible Sure, but maybe a change of scenery will help him rebound, goaltending was an issue and he owns some of that but it's not as if we were a stalwart defensive team last season either He seemed like an okay dude, I don't mind him getting an opportunity elsewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 7 minutes ago, MaseOfBase said: He got a shot at NHL hockey last year and he was terrible He was given a shot at #1 duties when Demko went down. Might've been better with a lower workload. We haven't really seen him as a true #2 in the NHL yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubik Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 36 minutes ago, -AJ- said: I thought the Canucks got first dibs if he was waived again. Sort of us going straight to the top of the list before going through the usual pecking order. according to Shannon, yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck You Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 9 minutes ago, Trebreh said: Does he get a tribute video? They should show all the 5 goals per game he used to let in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 Just now, Rubik said: according to Shannon, yes As much as he's a hockey expert, this is a pretty niche rule, so I wouldn't be shocked if he's got this one wrong. Minor detail anyway, and I doubt it comes into play very often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip The Mesh Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 As very promising and Probably our #2 netminder. I wonder How he'll do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 19 minutes ago, VegasCanuck said: Would have preferred that he get to Abbotsford, but there's always extra guys out there if we need. Why though? He would have just hurt Silovs and Tolopilo’s development being there and taking minutes away. This is best for everyone. I’m sure the team would have preferred to get a late pick but clearly that wasn’t being offered. The team got him off their books though which was the ultimate goal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionofJudah Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 I'm not upset over this claim. Super happy for him and hope it all works out, but boy oh boy do we hold a lot of goalies and someone had to go. Best of luck in Ohio! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaseOfBase Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 20 minutes ago, Coconuts said: Sure, but maybe a change of scenery will help him rebound, goaltending was an issue and he owns some of that but it's not as if we were a stalwart defensive team last season either He seemed like an okay dude, I don't mind him getting an opportunity elsewhere Sure he should get another shot elsewhere, no one should be out of work yes I agree, but he wasn't very good for us at all. Defense and goaltending have been the biggest killers in Vancouver being a contender again. Shed the dead weight and let's try to make this season a success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasCanuck Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 15 minutes ago, DeNiro said: Why though? He would have just hurt Silovs and Tolopilo’s development being there and taking minutes away. This is best for everyone. I’m sure the team would have preferred to get a late pick but clearly that wasn’t being offered. The team got him off their books though which was the ultimate goal. Goalie depth in the NHL is never a bad option to have. I also want to see Silovs and Tolopilo getting some solid minutes in Abbotsford, but having options available if there's an injury can be a good thing as well. However, there are always options out there if something happens and we need to pickup another one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 Good. He really isn't good enough to play in the NHL, even in an emergency. Getting a free contract spot and clearing room in Abbotsford is a good thing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 (edited) 5 minutes ago, MaseOfBase said: Sure he should get another shot elsewhere, no one should be out of work yes I agree, but he wasn't very good for us at all. Defense and goaltending have been the biggest killers in Vancouver being a contender again. Shed the dead weight and let's try to make this season a success. On that we can agree, defense and tending let us down in a big way last season, although one could argue our bottom six did as well. They've tweaked both the D and bottom six, we'll see if it's enough. Demko getting off to a good start is key though, the Canucks can't afford to a dig themselves a hole early a third time in a row. Edited September 29, 2023 by Coconuts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 3 minutes ago, VegasCanuck said: Goalie depth in the NHL is never a bad option to have. I also want to see Silovs and Tolopilo getting some solid minutes in Abbotsford, but having options available if there's an injury can be a good thing as well. However, there are always options out there if something happens and we need to pickup another one. The team wanted him gone though, which is why they were trying to trade him. Silovs needs to be the starter in Abby. Martin would have just stolen minutes from him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ghostsof1915 Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 So, Columbus and San Jose trying to go for 1st overall? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 35 minutes ago, DeNiro said: Why though? He would have just hurt Silovs and Tolopilo’s development being there and taking minutes away. This is best for everyone. I’m sure the team would have preferred to get a late pick but clearly that wasn’t being offered. The team got him off their books though which was the ultimate goal. Sawchenko might still take the backup job in Abbotsford given his NHL and AHL experience. Tolopilo might still be sent to the ECHL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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