bustaheims
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Crucialness Key said:
Umm, no. Not for Comeau.
2011-2012 Waivers thread
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Umm, no. Not for Comeau.
maplesyrup
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cw said:
Also hard to disregard his 2010/2011 season too. He'll probably help them... and if he doesn't? No harm in trying.
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The Flames know that Comeau isn't the "Blake" who played for the Leafs in 2008 and was terrible, right? #possiblemixup
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The Flames know that Comeau isn't the "Blake" who played for the Leafs in 2008 and was terrible, right? #possiblemixup
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bustaheims
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Calgary could certainly use help, but, I remain skeptical that Comeau is capable of providing it.
maplesyrup
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He replaces Hagman I guess.. Who was (slightly) more expensive.
Busta Reims said:
I agree. But the risk is minimal for them. They're not likely to lose anyone of substance making room. If he doesn't pan out, they can waive him and in the worst case, eat the balance of his 1 year deal.
As for the player they're getting, if this doesn't motivate him to up his game, nothing will. And it's not like the Calgary wingers are so deep that he has no chance to move up in ice time if he plays well, so he's got a fair opportunity.
I don't see a terrible downside for the player or the team in this transaction.
Crucialness Key
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This just in -- NYI trade C John Tavares to CGY for LW Blake Comeau 
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TSNBobMcKenzie: FLA's Mark Cullen is on re-entry waivers. PHI puts Andreas Nodl on waivers.
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Nick Kypreos:
#NHL news. Nodl claimed by #Canes on the waiver wire.
12:05 PM November 29 |
#NHL news. Nodl claimed by #Canes on the waiver wire.
12:05 PM November 29 |
30 Thoughts - Elliotte Friedman ,CBC
Comeau had a few claims, Minnesota and Nashville among them. The Islanders -- like many teams right now -- didn't want to take on salary, so they dropped him. A 25-year-old who scored 24 goals last season? Seems a tough way to lose a player, even if he's having a bad year.
It's weird they couldn't get a 5th-7th rounder or something like that for him given that level of interest. "Minnesota and Nashville among them" suggests more than them plus Calgary were interested.
Maybe Snow was being stupid, lost patience or was being vindictive and wanted to embarrass the player.
If you're willing to take on his contract, does the 7th rounder really make or break the deal? Hard to believe that it would.
Comeau had a few claims, Minnesota and Nashville among them. The Islanders -- like many teams right now -- didn't want to take on salary, so they dropped him. A 25-year-old who scored 24 goals last season? Seems a tough way to lose a player, even if he's having a bad year.
It's weird they couldn't get a 5th-7th rounder or something like that for him given that level of interest. "Minnesota and Nashville among them" suggests more than them plus Calgary were interested.
Maybe Snow was being stupid, lost patience or was being vindictive and wanted to embarrass the player.
If you're willing to take on his contract, does the 7th rounder really make or break the deal? Hard to believe that it would.
cw said:
Some of the New York Islanders media that I read suggested that waiving Comeau sent a message to the rest of the team that was worth more than a low-round pick. I don't necessarily buy that, as both would send just about the same message, but it's one idea floating out there.
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CarltonTheBear said:
"You guys think we'll wait for a smart move to deal with you!?"
CarltonTheBear said:
On the surface, that strikes me as kind of a lousy thing to do intentionally. It degrades the perception of the player lower than his value. Some of his teammates may not be too appreciative.
Home sweet home for Comeau
After establishing breakout numbers in 2010-11 ? 24 goals, 46 points ? Comeau completely fizzled. In 16 dates this season, he?d produced zero points, going minus-11. Three times he was a healthy scratch.
?A combination of things,? explains Comeau, who went from averaging nearly 19 minutes of ice time last season to getting barely 13 minutes. ?There?s a lot of good forwards on the Island . . . and the opportunity was maybe a little bit less for myself. No excuses. I consider myself a guy that can help out offensively.?
Comeau and coach Jack Capuano, according to speculation, had been at odds.
He denies that.
?You know what? Me and Jack had a great relationship,? Comeau says. ?I?m not sure what the reason was for the drop in ice time . . . but I don?t want to make excuses. It?s on me to perform. I?m just happy to turn the page on that whole thing.
?My season, in my mind, is starting now. However many games there are left ? 60, 62, whatever it is ? I want to make an impact for all those games and get off on the right foot here.?
He's saying a lot of the right things. It didn't work out too badly that he gets to play in the town where his parents live.
Saw a quote somewhere of a scout who said that teams had caught on to his game and that players need to be able to adjust when that happens. Comeau hadn't adjusted yet.
Hopefully, he can and it works out for him.
maplesyrup
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Man, O'Sullivan can't seem to make it work anywhere... At the same time however, teams just can't seem to resist taking a chance.