Just when things couldn't get worse for the Isles...

[MacK_Attack 108]

The Isles had to go out and bring Wade Dubielewicz back from Russia to stop-gap their long-list of goaltender injuries. Because of that, he had to clear waivers to be put on the Isles roster.

Columbus claimed Dubie off waivers this afternoon.

[Reds4Life 51]

Isels should be moved to Canada (Phoenix too).

[zombiewing 3]

Isels should be moved to Canada (Phoenix too).

that is what they get for putting the frickin Gordon's Fisherman on their uniforms

[stormboy 47]

am i the only one who's a little surprised that is was the jackets that claimed him? is leclaire still injured? 'cause if not they've got a great starter and a backup who has struggled this year, but does have a lot of potential.

sorry about it, new york junior.

[Yellowknife Redwing 57]

am i the only one who's a little surprised that is was the jackets that claimed him? is leclaire still injured? 'cause if not they've got a great starter and a backup who has struggled this year, but does have a lot of potential.

sorry about it, new york junior.

It is now 100% clear that the Blue Jackets intend to shop Leclaire, which is an extremely smart move given how well Mason is playing and Leclaire's potential trade value.

[T-Ruff 47]

am i the only one who's a little surprised that is was the jackets that claimed him? is leclaire still injured? 'cause if not they've got a great starter and a backup who has struggled this year, but does have a lot of potential.

Leclaire is still injured, but they're hoping to have him back by the end of the month.... Norrena has since left for the KHL....

Edited January 17, 2009 by T-Ruff

[#19=Legend 29]

Isels should be moved to Canada (Phoenix too).

and florida and nashville and atlanta

[VM1138 1,921]

That is absolutely ridiculous. Some days you just can't catch a break, eh?

It's sad. I always liked the Isles and wish they could have a halfway decent year one of these seasons.

[YoungGuns1340 1]

Wow, thats a pretty ruthless move from Columbus. I know its all about competition, but CBJ's goaltending is strong right now, so this makes it a pretty opportunistic move. I was under the impression that under certain circumstances, there is somewhat of a Gentleman's agreement about claiming guys off waivers, and this seems like one of those situations.

[edicius 3,269]

http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=263590&lid...s=headlines_nhl

Whoops. Just more mismanagement on Long Island. They assumed Dubie would clear waivers and...nope. The Isles' goaltender situation is dire.

[MacK_Attack 108]

Wow, thats a pretty ruthless move from Columbus. I know its all about competition, but CBJ's goaltending is strong right now, so this makes it a pretty opportunistic move. I was under the impression that under certain circumstances, there is somewhat of a Gentleman's agreement about claiming guys off waivers, and this seems like one of those situations.

I can't think of the player, but something similar happened with a player signing from Europe a few years ago.

Anyways, the Isles will likely have to turn to Gerber, Sanford or Sabourin now.

[GSBrooks13 204]

Face it.. its not like the Isles had a snow balls chance in hell anyways.. if they were smart they would just give up now and go for Tavares or Hedman.. Why try to improve your goaltending just enough to come in like 25th or 26th?.. But yeah it is still a pretty dick move by the Jackets haha..

[Echolalia 2,961]

tis already been posted, sir

[edicius 3,269]

tis already been posted, sir

Oops, I'm usually more thorough in checking things like that. Delete away, Matt.

[edicius 3,269]

Isles just can't catch a break. Call it mismanagement or whatnot, but that team just continues to hit new lows.

And T-Ruff, nice sig from the Revenge of the Fallen poster.

[YoungGuns1340 1]

Does anyone know how Dubi feels about this? I was under the impression that he enjoyed his time with the Isles. He did play pretty well for them. Then he signs a contract with them that requires him to move internationally and gets stuck going to Columbus instead of New York? I'd be pissed. Yeah, Columbus is playing well, but hes now a back-up as opposed to a starter and in Ohio instead of America's City.

[Chunkylover 26]

Isels should be moved to Canada (Phoenix too).

I can't square with the thought of a four-time champ relocating. It's odd that Columbus would need him since they've had two of the hottest goalies these past two years.

[T-Ruff 47]

Does anyone know how Dubi feels about this? I was under the impression that he enjoyed his time with the Isles. He did play pretty well for them. Then he signs a contract with them that requires him to move internationally and gets stuck going to Columbus instead of New York? I'd be pissed. Yeah, Columbus is playing well, but hes now a back-up as opposed to a starter and in Ohio instead of America's City.

"I'm excited and a little surprised to get this opportunity," Dubielewicz said by phone. "I thought I was going back to the Island. I'm getting a chance to joining a young and up-and-coming team that has a chance to make the playoffs."

EDIT: also this

Dubielewicz told reporters that he thought General Manager Garth Snow was joking when he said that Columbus had acquired him.

“He was disappointed, and I’m disappointed,” Dubielewicz said.

Edited January 17, 2009 by T-Ruff

[Chunkylover 26]

I can't think of the player, but something similar happened with a player signing from Europe a few years ago.

Anyways, the Isles will likely have to turn to Gerber, Sanford or Sabourin now.

Sanford and Sabourin are decent, I would think even better than Dubielewicz.

[12Newf 0]

that is what they get for putting the frickin Gordon's Fisherman on their uniforms

the canucks put the vachon cake symbol on their jerseys

http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/cand...hockey_jerseys/

[Heroes of Hockeytown 694]

Man, what a dick move, C-bus.

[TheOwl 77]

Columbus is a damn good team, but they need scoring. They got 3 quality goaltenders in Mason, Norrina, and LeClaire. I don't understand why they don't try and trade one of them to a team like Ottawa for a top 6 forward. Ottawa needs to shed salary and needs a goalie, Blue Jackets need a quality forward. It'll happen, or both teams will probably miss the playoffs. Mason alone can't get this team winning on a consistent basis.

[Tr!PoD#19 524]

Columbus is a damn good team, but they need scoring. They got 3 quality goaltenders in Mason, Norrina, and LeClaire. I don't understand why they don't try and trade one of them to a team like Ottawa for a top 6 forward. Ottawa needs to shed salary and needs a goalie, Blue Jackets need a quality forward. It'll happen, or both teams will probably miss the playoffs. Mason alone can't get this team winning on a consistent basis.

Pretty sure he isn't with them anymore, which is why Dubie was picked up by them.

I would assume LeClaire is now being shopped around..

[TheOwl 77]

Pretty sure he isn't with them anymore, which is why Dubie was picked up by them.

I would assume LeClaire is now being shopped around..

Good thinking. Realistically, trading Spezza for Leclaire and a 1st round pick straight up would be a great deal. Ottawa completely sucks, they need a goalie more then any other team, and they could use their 2 first round picks to draft 2 D men and free up some huge cap room.

[MacK_Attack 108]

Sanford and Sabourin are decent, I would think even better than Dubielewicz.

Yeah, but the Isles seem to have that level of comfort with Dubie, and he only would've cost them $250,000 or something like that.