Should the wings claim Mathieu Schneider off waivers?

[Pat 44]

It might be a sign that Mathieu Schneider's playing days in the NHL are nearing an end.

On Tuesday, the Vancouver Canucks placed the 40-year old blueliner on waivers, where he can be claimed by any club prior to Noon et on Wednesday. If he clears waivers, the Canucks can opt to send him down to the Manitoba Moose of the American Hockey League.

In 17 games this season, Schneider has two goals and three assists. He missed 10 games in October and November when he required shoulder surgery.

He was signed by the Canucks as an unrestricted free agent last summer to a one-year deal worth $1.55 million. His stop in Vancouver marks his ninth club over 19 seasons in the league. He was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in 1987, and has a long resume that includes a Stanley Cup win with the Habs in 1993, along with appearances in two Olympics and two World Cups for Team USA.

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Should the redwings claim him?

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[kylee 727]

at first i want to say no, but maybe the wings could use him. maybe move lebda too? or meech? have schneider in their place?

id vote yes.

[Miller Brew 0]

**Mathieu Schneider**

Injury note Day-to-Day as of Dec 23, 2009 (Personal reasons)

http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/players/448

No thank you.

Edited December 30, 2009 by Miller Brew

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

**Mathieu Schneider**

Injury note Day-to-Day as of Dec 23, 2009 (Personal reasons)

http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/players/448

No thank you.

He's not hurt, Vancouver just havent been playing him.

I'd take him on re-entry, better then Lebda and Meech, and he does have more goals then Lidstrom

[dragonballgtz 273]

I would rather save the cap sapce we have for something even better down the line.

[jollymania 162]

No, the wings need a defensive dman, they shoudl wait till the deadline and get a replacement for lilja

[MCleveland89 122]

No, the wings need a defensive dman, they shoudl wait till the deadline and get a replacement for lilja

Man, that hurts to read.

[miller76 463]

I think his price tag negates anything to happen here.

[Yzermania 156]

i saw on that nhlssourcessay twitter that he is thinking about retiring.

[SweWings 45]

How much will this guy actually help compared to one of the AHL-kids?

[TheDetroitRedWings 286]

I guess I understand the logic that he's too old and injury prone. But when you have guys like Meech, Janik and Lebda out there, it's kind of hard not to justify giving Mathieu a try as long as we get him through re-entry waivers. No way we will pay him what the Canucks owe him.

[RedWingsRox 614]

I initially voted no but at 1/2 price on re-entry waiver ... maybe good to have some depth.

But we might not be the only ones interested in him at 50% off boxing week sale price.

It would be a good story if we picked him up on re-entry, meet Canucks in playoffs, and Schneider scores winning goal on PP to win series ...

Edited January 2, 2010 by RedWingsRox