evilmrt 636 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 INSTANT IMPROVEMENT! YESSSS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingsRox 614 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 Maybe Canucks on a reclamation project to play with Sedins? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CMatt89 63 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 Sucks to be ahl scratched sammy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladiator 116 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 I'm wondering if Sammy was waived so late so that another team could take on the rest of his salary which would be around 1.2M for the rest of the season? Of course this waiver was to create a roster spot above all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RyanBarnes! 293 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 I think Sammy was the scapegoat a lot. He IMO isn't even the worst player on the team but it would take some kind of miracle for him to get out of Babcocks doghouse.Are you kidding me?? He has been given the opportunity again and again without anything to show for it. He has absolutely beenthe worst player on the roster imo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 And so draws to an end the Mikael Samuelsson era, not with a bang, but with a whimper. To all those thinking he'll not report to GR and will retire - dream on. All the guy has to do is ride buses for 3 months and he picks up another $1.5M What an absolutely brutal contract. 2 years?? Why Kenny, why? $3M per year? ?? Why Kenny, why? NTC?? Why Kenny why? Why could you not give a 35 year old with no leverage, a 1 year contract for $1.5M and no NTC????? Its not like you were in a bidding war for the guys services!!! 2 haroldsnepsts and roboturner reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,916 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 (edited) one down, two to go... Edited January 26, 2014 by LeftWinger 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 Don't get your hopes up, Cleary ain't being waived. Ever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motorcitykid 42 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 I realize that players cannot remain the same throughout their careers. Injuries and age catches up to them. But this was the right decision and a bit overdue. I thank Sammy for all he has done, but this team has passed him by and there is no spot for him here. Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Pred 48 337 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 I read somewhere that the Bruins had an interest in Quincey, maybe we can get them to take Sam with him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 esteef 1 St. Michael (the Red Wing) reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings! 179 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 Nice. Didn't mind the 2008 version. 2013-2014 needed to go. Thanks for that wraparound goal against Pitts in the SCF but CYA! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,205 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 And so draws to an end the Mikael Samuelsson era, not with a bang, but with a whimper. You kidding me? This is the happiest the fanbase has been in years! I read somewhere that the Bruins had an interest in Quincey, maybe we can get them to take Sam with him? You heard somewhere that the Boston Bruins are interested in Kyle Quincey? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 (edited) As expected: "@DarrenDreger: O'Brien and Samuelsson cleared Waivers." Edited January 26, 2014 by amato Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FifeHockeyNut 57 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 @DarrenDreger: O'Brien and Samuelsson cleared Waivers. Am I right in thinking his options now would be to report to GR or retire? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
St. Michael (the Red Wing) 422 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 no surprise there. hello GR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z Winged Dangler 2,082 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 @DarrenDreger: O'Brien and Samuelsson cleared Waivers. Am I right in thinking his options now would be to report to GR or retire? He should go straight to the ECHL to not impede the development of a future Red Wing. Or retire, that would be nice. Though if he retires, does anyone know the cap implications? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cnot19 191 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 (edited) Hopefully he doesn't report, Im not sure he brings any value to the Griffs, instead he makes a more deserving veteran to sit. Hopefully he is perpetually scratched! Edited January 26, 2014 by cnot19 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeytownRules19 902 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 Sammy sent to GR per khan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FifeHockeyNut 57 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 He should go straight to the ECHL to not impede the development of a future Red Wing. Or retire, that would be nice. Though if he retires, does anyone know the cap implications? As he was over 35 when he signed the contract we would be on the hook for at least some of his salary. I think the full amount? So it's better for us (£100k better) if he reports to GR or as you suggested Toledo. If this is wrong then please correct me, I just got the hang of the old CBA lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ash11 78 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 He just Cleared waivers and has been sent down Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,474 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 He will retire after this season, as his age has hit his jersey number. This was his plan the whole time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 He won't even play that many games for Grand Rapids due to the veteran rule in the AHL. The Griffins already have to rotate their vets so it wouldn't surprise me if he barely played. As Grand Rapids are one of the best AHL teams, it's not like they need him. When a few of the young guns return to GR from the Wings there is not a single forward I would take out of the line up for Sammy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Wing 1,521 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 4 Dabura, esteef, Z Winged Dangler and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings4thecup06 504 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 Sad to see things end like this, because IMO his last stint with the Wings was good. But yea, bad decision by Holland. At least he's done something about it now. I'm hoping that KH actually tries to shift someone at the deadline to clear some space out. Maybe Tootoo? I don't want to see him get traded, he would be in my lineup, but as he doesn't seem to be in favour with Babcock we could do with the space. Most of the ppl here would like to see Kindl moved but I would keep him around. Call me crazy if you will, but he's made strides with his game the last two years. Much more pro-active with offensive transition, more confidence carrying the puck up the ice and leading the rush at times. And every Wings defensemen has made bone headed plays this year, so it'd be unfair to call him out for that. Just saying', I wouldn't move him. Andersson? Probably. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites