Kaberlay Report post Posted January 3, 2008 JR has been trying to do something else. He just didn't have an opportunity yet... he has been looking for that D-man, but then we got plagued by injuries. Aaron Ward is rumored to be available from Boston. It was on Eklund's site, but it makes some sense with Hnidy coming over yesterday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
storm-rider Report post Posted January 3, 2008 Spector's Note: My thanks to everyone who sent this in. Of these demotions it'll be interesting to see if Grahame clears, as there are a few teams rumoured to be in need of an experienced netminder. There is a long-shot chance that someone picks him up but the situation would have to be unique or the contract just too attractive to pass up on re-entry waivers for a team ravaged by injuries. As I mentioned after the Panthers game when he refused to take responsibility for his bad goals that cost the game, he was all but out the door here. He came in with baggage and never did anything here to shed it on the ice. When you also run your mouth and don't back it up, as he did against Buffalo, and then give yourself a pass while tacitly calling out your teammates, you are all but done. I still maintain too that he will be overseas next year, not in the NHL. I'm not great fan of Leighton's, based on how I've seen him play in the NHL previously but a goalie shake-up, even if it's the back-up, can send a loud, resounding message throughout the room. Hopefully, anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmonk Report post Posted January 3, 2008 Luke had an update: UPDATE: Because Leighton makes $100,000 at the AHL level, he is not subject to re-entry waivers. A source confirmed Leighton is not on re-entry waivers today. http://www.nhlscap.com/waivers.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caniac247 Report post Posted January 3, 2008 I agree, frog999. Getting rid of the back up goalie is like puting a band-aid on a decaputatuon victim. I agree with you guys. I'm sure JR wants something done on defense, but he probably isn't getting the right deal now. He knows he has to do something and right now the easiest thing is to put Grahame on waivers and give Leighton a chance. Leighton is not going to be our saving grace, but sometimes something like this can wake a team up for a few games until you can make that big move. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockeytime-ch1 Report post Posted January 3, 2008 I say we should pick up Samsonov off reentry waivers since we have so many injuries. We need bodies if nothing else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red_Storm Report post Posted January 3, 2008 Aaron Ward is rumored to be available from Boston. It was on Eklund's site, but it makes some sense with Hnidy coming over yesterday.Ward's got a broken foot, he'd make a nice addition to our MASH unit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockeytime-ch1 Report post Posted January 3, 2008 Ward's got a broken foot, he'd make a nice addition to our MASH unit. Yeah, we can set up an injury ward on the north side of the arena. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LightningBug Report post Posted January 3, 2008 so is crackers on waivers or not? The only one i see on TSN is: Flyers place Dowd, Fitzpatrick on waivers http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=226400&hubname=nhl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caniac-97 Report post Posted January 3, 2008 so is crackers on waivers or not? He's on waivers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red_Storm Report post Posted January 3, 2008 so is crackers on waivers or not?Why, does Torts want him back?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caniac247 Report post Posted January 3, 2008 so is crackers on waivers or not? Yes. We will find out tomorrow at noon if he clears. Michael Leighton is coming up to take his spot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LightningBug Report post Posted January 3, 2008 Aww, thats too bad. Crackers was such a team player Oh yes, i want him back on Tampa! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indaboardz Report post Posted January 3, 2008 Aaron Ward is rumored to be available from Boston. It was on Eklund's site, but it makes some sense with Hnidy coming over yesterday. I'd take Ward back, but his salary is way too high. He makes 2.75 mil, so roughly 1.4 for the rest of this season. PLus how many more years does he have on his current contract at the 2.75??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caniac5 Report post Posted January 3, 2008 From Lord Stanley Blog... Grahame on waivers, Leighton gets call The long-awaited goaltending shake-up is here. The Canes have placed John Grahame on waivers and will recall Michael Leighton from Albany (AHL) later today. Leighton has been, arguably, the best goalie in the AHL this season, while Grahame has allowed 33 goals in his past seven starts. "Leighton has played pretty well and deserves the opportunity," Hurricanes general manager Jim Rutherford said. "We have to, in the second half, get to a level of more consistency in goal so he's going to get his chance." etc... So, does this mean that Grahame is gone or can they recall him if needed? Best move JR could make. Wonder what Lavi is thinking now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caniac247 Report post Posted January 3, 2008 I'd take Ward back, but his salary is way too high. He makes 2.75 mil, so roughly 1.4 for the rest of this season. PLus how many more years does he have on his current contract at the 2.75??? This is the last year on his contract, he becomes a FA July 1st. One of my cousins in Philly heard that flyers are looking to snag a defenseman and A. Ward's name came up. So of course he called to ask me about him. I told him he's horrible and they don't want him cause he sucks That's all they need another physical bruiser on their team, we need that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ncz82 Report post Posted January 3, 2008 So our goalie tandem is going to be two guys that fought eachother in the AHL. I wonder if they remember... But I guess they did meet in the preseason so any tension should be gone... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LightningBug Report post Posted January 3, 2008 1/3 Michael Leighton NA (Car - G) Add from Free Agents to Lightning Bug 1/3 John Grahame (Car - G) Drop to Waivers by Lightning Bug My fantasy team is now updated!!!! (In case you were wondering why i had crackers in the first place, i'm in a 20 player league and I already have Ward on my team and having crackers locked up the minimum goalie starts for the week) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
one-timer Report post Posted January 3, 2008 Aaron Ward: Does anyone know how much longer he will be out with his foot injury? If he was healthy he would add the physical presence we would need along with the heart and desire. Sure he gets out of position sometimes to take the body, but you can bet no one skating in front of him to dig out a puck WON'T be looking over their shoulder. Nolan: I said this awhile back, I think his move up last week was to try him to confirm he could replace a traded forward. I still have a hunch you might just see that. It will not surprise me at all to see us end the year with Nolan, Leighton, and Borer on the big team roster. As for Goal Keeping: Leighton was the right move. Perhaps best AHL goalie with a little NHL experience replacing worst GAA of all current NHL goalies. How in the world is this NOT the right move? If any GM in the NHL knows goalie talent it's JR. Remember it was Lav who wanted Grahame here in the first place. Lets just hope Barraso works with Michael as puck handling and allowing himself to get too far laterally out of net are his few week points. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caniac5 Report post Posted January 3, 2008 1/3 Michael Leighton NA (Car - G) Add from Free Agents to Lightning Bug 1/3 John Grahame (Car - G) Drop to Waivers by Lightning Bug My fantasy team is now updated!!!! (In case you were wondering why i had crackers in the first place, i'm in a 20 player league and I already have Ward on my team and having crackers locked up the minimum goalie starts for the week) Are we in the same league? I am on the one started here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hctimo787 Report post Posted January 3, 2008 To question whether or not putting Grahame on waivers was a good move on JR's part is beside the point with the way I see it. This team needs a shakeup - a wake up call - and this move, while it won't solve our problems, will reverberate through the locker room - coaches included. I hope Leighton can have some success but at the same time, I hope this is only the first domino to fall. We need changes and I don't think anything or anyone as "off limits." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LightningBug Report post Posted January 3, 2008 Are we in the same league? I am on the one started here. Are we? I'm in this league: http://hockey.fantasysports.yahoo.com/hockey/52025''>http://hockey.fantasysports.yahoo.com/hockey/52025' target="_blank">http://hockey.fantasysports.yahoo.com/hockey/52025[/post] I'm getting killed this week because my team is still playing like they're on Christmas break haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkinnerChickenDinner Report post Posted January 3, 2008 YEAH!! i am so happy lightning got the call up!!! he is going to do well here...well he cant do much worse than burnt crackers and he's a heck of a lot cheaper! Lightning Leighton!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caniacal_Avaholic Report post Posted January 3, 2008 Wow. Chalk me up as someone who thought this would never happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
storm-rider Report post Posted January 3, 2008 This team needs a shakeup - a wake up call - and this move, while it won't solve our problems, will reverberate through the locker room - coaches included. I hope Leighton can have some success but at the same time, I hope this is only the first domino to fall. We need changes and I don't think anything or anyone as "off limits." No doubt about the ripple effect but there is a very important undercurrent here that shouldn't be overlooked. Grahame wasn't a hot commodity at all before being signed to a UFA contract by the Canes and they went after him in large part b/c of his past success with Lavi in winning the Calder Cup. Lavi was very loyal, IMO too much so, to Grahame and gave him chance after chance. Other guys have gotten the loyalty treatment too from Lavi and this is a signal that a new day has dawned. If Grahame, who he had the longest ties to of anyone on the roster, can be cut loose everyone had better step it up. It seems odd on the surface since we are talking about a back-up goalie but when you peel back the layers there is an unmistakable message. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Appstatecanesfan Report post Posted January 3, 2008 Are we in the same league? I am on the one started here. I started the league and am getting sooooo owned by everyone, it's pretty sad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
