40#1Fan 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2009 http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/hock...n_grand_rapids/ Nylander On Conditioning Stint In Grand Rapids by Paul on 10/21/09 at 02:58 PM ET Comments (1) ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have assigned center Michael Nylander to the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League (AHL) on a conditioning stint, vice president and general manager George McPhee announced today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted October 21, 2009 How much capspace does wings have anyways with franzen and lilja on IR? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillbillywingsfan 792 Report post Posted October 21, 2009 so why is it he came to the griffs and not the caps farm team? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted October 21, 2009 so why is it he came to the griffs and not the caps farm team? Nylander has NOT been traded. The veteran center, who has not suited up since being used sparingly in the playoffs, simply has agreed to play with the Griffins to get some game action without taking any ice time away from the Capitals' prospects in Hershey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillbillywingsfan 792 Report post Posted October 21, 2009 Nylander has NOT been traded. The veteran center, who has not suited up since being used sparingly in the playoffs, simply has agreed to play with the Griffins to get some game action without taking any ice time away from the Capitals' prospects in Hershey. so take it away from our players? im not sure i fully understand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finnish Wing 110 Report post Posted October 21, 2009 so take it away from our players? im not sure i fully understand. LOL exactly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted October 21, 2009 I'm sure Griffins gladly would take an experienced player with good puck-control, for free, for a lil while...It's not all about getting prospects ready for DRW but also to win games, sell tickets and whatnot... isnt it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
96warrior 11 Report post Posted October 21, 2009 from MLIVE: They did what now? Washington Capitals assign Michael Nylander to Grand Rapids Griffins for conditioning stint By George Malik October 21, 2009, 3:26PM Bizarre move via Kukla's Korner: The Washington Capitals, who have a functional AHL affiliate in the Hershey Bears, have assigned forward Michael Nylander and his $4.875 million salary to the Grand Rapids Griffins on a conditioning stint. The Detroit Red Wings have no interest whatsoever in an under-performing, injury-prone player who's been rumored to be bolting for the KHL for the past two seasons...and the Washington Post's Tarik El-Bashir attempts to make sense of the move: October 21, Washington Post: Michael Nylander has agreed to go to AHL Grand Rapids for a conditioning stint, I'm told. Nylander has NOT been traded. The veteran center, who has not suited up since being used sparingly in the playoffs, simply has agreed to play with the Griffins to get some game action without taking any ice time away from the Capitals' prospects in Hershey. How Nylander performs could determine what happens next. There has been a little interest from some KHL teams, but those clubs have also expressed concern about Nylander's conditioning and ability to come in and contribute because it's been so long since his last game. This is Nylander's chance to prove he can still play, and, perhaps, facilitate a loan/trade. The 37-year-old, by the way, did not have to clear waivers in order to be sent to Grand Rapids. He also still counts toward towards the Capitals' 23-man roster and his salary still counts against Washington's salary cap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted October 21, 2009 With Abdelkader up with the Wings I'm sure the Griffins have a spot open so to say. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyphoenix 153 Report post Posted October 21, 2009 What a dumb situation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b.shanafan14 733 Report post Posted October 21, 2009 Weird indeed... Griffins better at molding prospects/kicking a has-been in the ass? None of this really makes sense.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Motown4013 350 Report post Posted October 21, 2009 so take it away from our players? im not sure i fully understand. I am with you all the way..WTF?? lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hack & Whack Rule! 160 Report post Posted October 21, 2009 It's win/win. Nylander gets to condition with a team. Hershey doesn't have to bench players that could use the ice time. Griffins get a skater to cover guys like Abi. I guess that makes it a win/win/win situation. I get it. It's cooperation between two organizations, and when/if the Red Wings need a solid sometime, the Caps will be there to help...hopefully. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broken 16 381 Report post Posted October 21, 2009 The only thing I can think is that Holland and the Caps GM had a little chat during the game and Holland offered to help him out. Or agreed to. [/wild speculation] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted October 21, 2009 Hey, we should trade him for Stuart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDetroitRedWings 286 Report post Posted October 21, 2009 Wow, I've never heard of this before. Didn't even know something like this was possible. I would be pretty pissed off that Nylander is taking time away from OUR prospects. But obviously the Red Wings agreed to this, so they must think he has a chance of helping the Griffins win. So I guess I'm okay with it. It's just seams unprecedented. 20 years of being a die-hard fan and I've never seen or heard of anything like this. Weird. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BruiseBrother 2 Report post Posted October 21, 2009 Whatever....If getting Nylander improves our goaltending I'm all for it...If getting Brad Marsh back helped our goaltending I'd be up for that too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GROwl 5 Report post Posted October 22, 2009 The AHL is a development league. Therefore, the are limits on the number of veterans who can suit up each game. It could be that Hershey is at their maximum with their current roster; whereas GR may have an available veteran spot. Otherwise, he could be assigned but couldn't get game time. There has to be a reaon somewhere... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CaliWingsNut Report post Posted October 22, 2009 Hey, we should trade him for Stuart. made me laugh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted October 22, 2009 While a bit puzzled like everyone else, I'm quite happy with this move. The Griffins have no lines that are really gelling at the moment so this won't hurt, and if Nylander clicks and starts performing then it can only be a good thing for Grand Rapids and the confidence of the team. At 1-4, they need more wins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snazzy 0 Report post Posted October 22, 2009 This is very odd. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
