Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted July 25, 2009 Pretty sure there's not a thread on this, only the Ward has been traded thread which included Eaves. But anyway, Eaves has been waived by Boston. Only 25, former first round pick, has good first and second seasons with Ottawa but for one reason or another (mainly injury) has hit some hurdles in his development. Would come very cheap and would surely be hungry after being waived. I think he'd be the perfect fit in Detroit to resurrect his career. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted July 25, 2009 I don't know if he can supply what the Wings really need right now. Injuries have slowed down his production, and even at his best he never put up Hudler's numbers. Ideally, Detroit also needs a good 3rd or 4th line PKer who can occasionally chip in offensively. I don't know if Eaves is strong in that department. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted July 25, 2009 Pretty sure there's not a thread on this, only the Ward has been traded thread which included Eaves. But anyway, Eaves has been waived by Boston. Only 25, former first round pick, has good first and second seasons with Ottawa but for one reason or another (mainly injury) has hit some hurdles in his development. Would come very cheap and would surely be hungry after being waived. I think he'd be the perfect fit in Detroit to resurrect his career. I'd give him a shot. He'd add more depth. I'm not sure what good he'll be as a scorer but he's still got that untapped potential, even if he had a rotten season last year in that respect. Could he be another Cleary? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted July 25, 2009 I thought he was bought out? ... too lazy to look it up right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schmack 1 Report post Posted July 25, 2009 I thought he was bought out? ... too lazy to look it up right now. Nope he was just waived. Via TSN: "Earlier in the day the Bruins opened a spot in their defensive corps by trading Aaron Ward to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for forward Patrick Eaves who was later waived." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted July 25, 2009 Thanks. He'll probably be claimed before the Red Wings have a chance at him then... and the Wings might still pass it up because of the $1.7m price tag. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peleshob 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2009 I thought he was bought out? ... too lazy to look it up right now. I saw something about them not buying him out unless he clears waivers. I think someone would take the 1.4 cap hit, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feldmarschall 9 Report post Posted July 25, 2009 I recall seeing that they waived him after the trade with the intent of buying him out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AD2044 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2009 patrick eaves has top 6 potential but i think he would flourish on our 3rd line with helm and leino/cleary. another tidbit of good news is most of his family live in windsor which could be a nice selling point for us to use. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzerfan1999 81 Report post Posted July 25, 2009 usually i dismiss these ideas- but i actually think eaves has cleary potential. i wouldnt be opposed to it if hudler runs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Majsheppard 203 Report post Posted July 25, 2009 This could definately be one of those shrewed moves by Holland. Problem is, until Hudler is resolved we will do nothing. That son of a ***** screwed us so bad, as no one will trade for him now and we can't do a damn thing until he is resolved. I wish Ken Holland would tell him to f*** off and not even show up to that arbitration. Serriously, he is just dead cap space now. If we get him to come back it will be a one year contract that will eat up our space, or a multi-year deal that will doom us when the cap falls on our head. Hudler is a benndict arnold and just blacklisted himself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted July 25, 2009 (edited) This could definately be one of those shrewed moves by Holland. Problem is, until Hudler is resolved we will do nothing. That son of a ***** screwed us so bad, as no one will trade for him now and we can't do a damn thing until he is resolved. I wish Ken Holland would tell him to f*** off and not even show up to that arbitration. Serriously, he is just dead cap space now. If we get him to come back it will be a one year contract that will eat up our space, or a multi-year deal that will doom us when the cap falls on our head. Hudler is a benndict arnold and just blacklisted himself. The NHL set the arbitration date, not Jiri Hudler. Calm down. As for Eaves, I highly doubt he'd get more than 3rd line time, but why not? Nothing to get overly excited about I think but I'd be more than willing to give him a shot. Edited July 25, 2009 by SouthernWingsFan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted July 25, 2009 The NHL set the arbitration date, not Jiri Hudler. Calm down. As for Eaves, I highly doubt he'd get more than 3rd line time, but why not? Nothing to get overly excited about I think but I'd be more than willing to give him a shot. It's usually best not to even respond to his posts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AD2044 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2009 if we end up with patrick eaves you all will be very very happy with his play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theman19 47 Report post Posted July 27, 2009 as the resident hurricanes watcher, guess i'll weigh in on this one. When Carolina aquired him along with corvo, canes fans were excited. He had as everyone said a lot of upside, the problem is that in his time in carolina he didn't exactly stand out. He looked bored out there, maybe he's worth a look but i think he's done personally. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted July 27, 2009 unless he actually clears waivers and they buy him out, I'd pass at 1.7... get him around 1 a year and I'd take a flier on the guy... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted July 27, 2009 He's a serious underachiever. I actually had high hopes for him when seeing him in juniors, but he's one of the many busts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
