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I really don't know what happen to him either...the only thing i know is that his salary is really big ( 5.5 ) so it's certainly the fact why nobody claim him.

I would say the Caps are trying to sign Forsberg - that was likely why they waived Nylander.

Nylander is old, soft and not a good offensive player. Plus he is a whiner. A team that would want a player like him, is silly. That is why noone claimed him. That, or his wife would just refuse to let him go there.

Ah he really wasn't needed there. I also agree with the notion that they are trying to land Forsberg.

Mair and MacIntyre are on waivers.

Hmm. I wonder if Mair will clear or not.

I know if the Bruins were in need of a goon, I'd give MacIntyre a shot. I think we've got our fighting role handled though.

Haha well you've been missing out on some key players. It's nice to see Bergeron stepping up. Hamill will most likely be on the team full time next year.

On a side note, Ryan O'Reilly did an interview with Hockey's Future.

O'Reilly Interview

alexob18 wrote:Haha well you've been missing out on some key players. It's nice to see Bergeron stepping up. Hamill will most likely be on the team full time next year.

Hamill made a very good showing in training camp and the preseason. He's really starting to come along. I wouldn't be too surprised to see him join the big club next season. Then again, if they find a way to re-sign Savard, while keeping Bergeron and Krejci (I don't know how they could pull it off though), I'd be surprised to see him in Boston full time.

Bergeron is getting much closer to being the player that he was before his injury. I have to wonder if he'll ever be quite as good as he could have been had it not happened though.

I do remember him being quite the player back a few years ago, and he was progressing well. Then he got nailed from behind and he was a shell of his former self. It's nice to see him stepping up again.

The B's have some pretty solid centers. If Savard does go (which would actually be sad, as he IS their offence), they have the players to fill the gaps. Nobody can fill his shoes, however. It'll be good to see Hamill and Marchand come up through the pipes. I always liked how Marchand played, and I always watched Hamill when he played for Everett. I liked how he played.

Marchand has already been called up and has been playing with the club due to all of the injuries. He's been playing on the wing, mostly on a line with Bergeron. He's still got some developing to do but he's looking pretty good. His style of play goes over well in Boston. Even though he's not the biggest guy, he's got grit.

If Savard is gone after this season, the Bruins have Sobotka and Hamill for centers that are ready now. Bergeron and Krejci become your #1 and #2. Colborne is looking like a good prospect but I don't see him joining Boston yet. He'll play next season either in Denver (his college team) or Providence. I don't think they've got to rush him. I think they really see Marchand as a wing. Same thing as Caron. They're projecting him more as a RW.

I knew Marchand had been called up due to injuries, I just meant when he finally beats out the other guys for a roster spot and develops properly. He's a pretty solid player, great 3rd round pick up.

bruins72 wrote:Mair and MacIntyre are on waivers.

Florida got first dibs on Big Mac and they could use him. Several other teams lack a heavy as well. WSH,CAR,BUF,CHI

selne wrote:Nylander was on waivers last week and no team claimed him? What happened to this guy? He used to be a good player not long ago.

Doesn't fit in the Caps system and makes too much money for anyone else to give him a chance.

selne wrote:Nylander was on waivers last week and no team claimed him? What happened to this guy? He used to be a good player not long ago.

Hopefully they release him and then he makes contract with Jyp . He played well last time in 1994-1995 and Jyp needs center, cause (Steve) Kariya isn't good center

Carolina signed Manny Legace. Crazy. I guess they hope that a veteran will give them a better shot at getting another point, or maybe even two! ha.

Im upset that Cam Ward is out for at least 3-4 weeks and Staal is possibly sitting out for another week or two. I havent heard an update on Whitney but last I heard he was out for a week or two the same time Staal left.

I'm depressed. I like the Canes a lot. I would have just called up Peters. Even if they do tank, Hall would be a nice edition, or MacFarland, Fowler... I'd like Fowler.

alexob18 wrote:I'm depressed. I like the Canes a lot. I would have just called up Peters. Even if they do tank, Hall would be a nice edition, or MacFarland, Fowler... I'd like Fowler.

Don't the Canes usually start slow?

Once they get Ward back they should be able to get into playoff contention mode and have their usual late season hot streak.

Dave Bolland going for back surgery. Out at least 2 months.

If Nylander gets released I hope he comes back to Sweden, the more profiles in our league the better.
And Nylander used to be one of the national team's most useful players several years ago.

joehelmer wrote:If Nylander gets released I hope he comes back to Sweden, the more profiles in our league the better.
And Nylander used to be one of the national team's most useful players several years ago.

I think he'll go for the better money in KHL or Switzerland

batdad wrote:Dave Bolland going for back surgery. Out at least 2 months.

TSN is saying 3-4 months. TSN Article

J.S. Giguere has come out and said that he'd "rather retire than play as a backup"... He can't complain though, if he improves his play, he'll start. If he doesn't he'll sit and be back up. Ducks need to shift this guys $6 million contract to resign Hiller.

Anyone who could take Gigueres contract?

getzlaf15 wrote:J.S. Giguere has come out and said that he'd "rather retire than play as a backup"... He can't complain though, if he improves his play, he'll start. If he doesn't he'll sit and be back up. Ducks need to shift this guys $6 million contract to resign Hiller.

Anyone who could take Gigueres contract?

I don't think someone would take him with that kind of declaration. Seems the Leafs are interested but they would put him as a veteran backup for Gustavsson. So we can forget that, i don't think any team is interested in him.