MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted September 21, 2007 TSN has learned that the Los Angeles Kings have placed goaltender Dan Cloutier on waivers Friday. http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=218857&hubname=nhl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted September 21, 2007 I would be very surprised if he is picked up. This move by LA did not surprise me, in Manchester (my home town)they have 2 very quality goalies. Are they going to be top notch NHLers, who really knows, but LaBarberra, who right now to me is better than Clouts on his top day, they also have Fukufuji (not sold on him personally) and Brust is not too shabby, haven't seen a lot of him because it seems like LaBarberra never sits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted September 21, 2007 I gotta say, I'm suprised................that the Kings didn't figure it out last year and do this sooner. No offense to Cloutier, but he simply is not starting goaltender material. He did pretty well with Vancouver, but who remembers when it all started to fall apart? That's right, when Nick beat him from the red line back in game 3 of Round 1 in 2002. The fact that he's way too injury prone doesn't help his case either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted September 21, 2007 (edited) I would be very surprised if he is picked up. This move by LA did not surprise me, in Manchester (my home town)they have 2 very quality goalies. Are they going to be top notch NHLers, who really knows, but LaBarberra, who right now to me is better than Clouts on his top day, they also have Fukufuji (not sold on him personally) and Brust is not too shabby, haven't seen a lot of him because it seems like LaBarberra never sits. I'm pretty sure that the Kings didn't qualify Fukufuji, so I don't think he's with them anymore. (By the way, those noises you hear are the Toronto media starting up the Raycroft-to-L.A. rumours) Edited September 21, 2007 by MacK_Attack Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted September 21, 2007 I haven't seen Aubin so I really can't say. If we were in the league I may have been able to trade a goalie with you seeing as I have Kipper, Nabby, and Budja. My D is Lids, Ralf, Zhitnik, Boucher and my offense is going to struggle although I did pick up Penner off of Waivers and have Satan, E. Staal, Demitra, and Sykora. But I could really use some help. The last 3 fantasy leagues I have joined I drafted 10 of 10, 12 of 12, 9 of 12, and my BBall one hasn't drafted yet so I will probably be 12 of 12 again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chase 0 Report post Posted September 21, 2007 Damnit! I picked him up on waivers in my fantasy team thinking he would battle for the number one spot with LaBarbera! Ah well... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted September 21, 2007 Well, there's our enforcer. He is one of the best fighting goalies in the league. Now if only the Sens would let Emery go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted September 21, 2007 Maybe he should just retire Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted September 21, 2007 poor danny boy... thats a pisser. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted September 21, 2007 Maybe he should just retire And sacrifice $6.2 milliion? He'd be wise to just go to Manchester and collect his money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Offsides 21 Report post Posted September 21, 2007 (edited) Let's pick him up Edited September 21, 2007 by Offsides Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeta Power 40 1 Report post Posted September 21, 2007 LA is going to probably got for Gerber from Ottawa now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Packer487 3 Report post Posted September 21, 2007 Good thing the Kings traded a 2nd rounder + for him instead of just signing Manny Legace when they had the chance.... How did they think that acquiring Cloutier was a good idea. He was pretty much the reason Vancouver was never really a threat in the West... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted September 21, 2007 Wouldnt be suprised to see L.A. get either Gerber or Raycroft, and then CuJo signs with whichever team loses a goalie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Fan_In_Exile 3 Report post Posted September 21, 2007 i'd pretty much be shocked to see any team claim him off waivers.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted September 21, 2007 I wouldnt at all be surprised to see LA take on Geber. Although I think Ottawa would have to be on the short end of that deal, but they really need that cap space to sign Spezza and Heatley...if they even have the space to at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted September 21, 2007 Let's pick him up Okay you sold me Ozzie and the Clout i could live with that tandem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted September 21, 2007 Okay you sold me Ozzie and the Clout i could live with that tandem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westcoastfan 0 Report post Posted September 21, 2007 TSN states "The former Canucks netminder was expected to challenge for the number one goaltender spot this season with the Kings but has been outplayed in the pre-season by junior eligible netminder Johnathan Bernier who shone for Canada at the Summit Series" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shannyfan1414 0 Report post Posted September 21, 2007 Good thing LA spent all that money on him last year. They must be jumping for joy right about now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted September 21, 2007 (edited) TSN states "The former Canucks netminder was expected to challenge for the number one goaltender spot this season with the Kings but has been outplayed in the pre-season by junior eligible netminder Johnathan Bernier who shone for Canada at the Summit Series" Bernier played for the Lewiston (my former hometown's twin city) Maineiacs and was a key to them winning it all in the QJMHL. He is a very solid backstop. Edited September 21, 2007 by Opie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsfan93 0 Report post Posted September 21, 2007 Bernier will be the #1 in L.A. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicada 4 Report post Posted September 21, 2007 Bernier's been the only goalie worth anything for the Kings this offseason Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweWings 45 Report post Posted September 21, 2007 I guess he'll be off to Russia perhaps maybe... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted September 22, 2007 I guess he'll be off to Russia perhaps maybe... He'll stay in the AHL and collect his $3.1 million this year and next year. A team may take a chance on him on re-entry waivers if they feel they could use a half-decent backup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
