cheechoo on waivers according to McKenzie (clears waivers)

wprager wrote:

SpezDispenser wrote:Cheechoo clears waivers according to Mckenzie.

Shocking!

Apparently there was a false report by McKenzie where he thought the Leafs has claimed him. That would have been interesting.

SpezDispenser wrote:Apparently there was a false report by McKenzie where he thought the Leafs has claimed him. That would have been interesting.

He'd be a better deal for them than Jeff Finger

SpezDispenser wrote:Cheechoo clears waivers according to Mckenzie.

Now we wait and see where he lands...

SeawaySensFan wrote:

Now we wait and see where he lands...

He'll play in Bingo Sunday night they say.

http://www.ottawasun.com/sports/hockey/2010/02/13/12868796.html

Either buyout or they'll ship him to Europe.

He wont be back next year, picking up Cullen basically salted away his future. I feel bad for the guy because he still has something there but guess Ottawa might go for it here this year... only question now is, what D man is coming in to bolster the blue line? Im guessing it's Hamius.

N4L wrote:He wont be back next year, picking up Cullen basically salted away his future. I feel bad for the guy because he still has something there but guess Ottawa might go for it here this year... only question now is, what D man is coming in to bolster the blue line? Im guessing it's Hamius.

Well Cullen is a UFA this summer right ? Depends if we want to keep him or not.

Otherwise we got space to get another forward if needed.

Murray will make an effort to sign Cullen, I think. Takes a lot of pressure off guys like Spezza, Alfi, and Kovy. Such a balanced attack and it give Murray and The Sens time to develope some forwards down in Bingo.

I think the guy that will be dealt in the off season is either Kuba or Leclaire if they feel like they need the cap space. Cowen might make a push and Wiercoich could surprise, plus we have no clue what is gonna happen with Brian Lee.

Ottawa could resign Cullen for 2 years at 3 mil and I dont think anyone would blink.

When Foligno comes back it'll get complicated, since someone will have to sit.

Depends on how Cullen does, ie. chemistry especially if they do put him on the point on the PP.

If Foligno doesnt get dealt which I very well think he could. He's an RFA that will be getting a raise and could be a piece Ottawa is looking to deal.

For the next 2 or 3 years, who would you rather have? Foligno or Cullen... tough choice and I dont know the answer. If you say Hamius and Cullen over Foligno, I think it's a no brainer. Murray may very well resign a couple of the guys he picks up.

PKC wrote:

wprager wrote:Shouldn't this discussion be taking place over in the other thread (the one about the Sens' 9:30 presser?)

On this front, Cheechoo's cap space lets us add Cullen but leaves little else ($125K?) Picard's cap hit was $800K, versus $1.3M for Lee. Do we even have room for this "upgrade"? The good news, I guess, is that Karlsson will be back soon enough, and Campoli a couple of weeks after that.

You'd be surprised how many loopholes there are in the CBA to get around the cap on a short term basis.

Just based on guy's being injured, plus Cheechoo on waivers, plus Picard being traded, plus allowances for injury replacement, the Sens should be comfortable for the short term.

Also, I'm seriously inclined to believe that if Sens management is comfortable with Elliott in nets, that they will look at any options involving Leclaire that bring in a defenseman and a backup goaltender.

I mentioned earlier that leclaire will not be here for much longer.

N4L wrote:He wont be back next year, picking up Cullen basically salted away his future. I feel bad for the guy because he still has something there but guess Ottawa might go for it here this year... only question now is, what D man is coming in to bolster the blue line? Im guessing it's Hamius.

Didn't someone basically confirm that Kelly was offered for Hamhuis?

Besides, I have to say I've liked all the rumored targets, Ballard, Robidas, Sutton... Liles, not so much.

I think Ballard would 100% be the best guy to pick up there because of the age, the contract, and his overall potential on top of what he already brings. Love Ballard.

Liles I wouldnt touch with a 10 foot pole. Hamius and Robidas would be great as well, Sutton would be nice.

Anyways, I dont like the idea of dealing Kelly... rather deal foligno if it's for a guy like Ballard.

N4L wrote:If Foligno doesnt get dealt which I very well think he could. He's an RFA that will be getting a raise and could be a piece Ottawa is looking to deal.

For the next 2 or 3 years, who would you rather have? Foligno or Cullen... tough choice and I dont know the answer. If you say Hamius and Cullen over Foligno, I think it's a no brainer. Murray may very well resign a couple of the guys he picks up.

Very interesting question/theory. I'm not sure the cap works out with that, but I see your point.

Well depends, I think Kuba could very well be dealt for some depth or mid round picks come the draft. Also, if Elliott goes the rest of the season and the playoffs as the number 1, Leclaire's cap hit of 3.8 might very well be off the books, only a year left and a team could very well take a shot on him.

Murray has a lot of outs this off season.

We've got options at the deadline, depending on if Murray can land a defenceman and if so what the price will be. Ballard seems pricey.

Hopefully our 1st and 2nd rounders stay.

I would gladly give up Lee and Foligno for Ballard.

N4L wrote:I would gladly give up Lee and Foligno for Ballard.

Somehow I'd think it'd take more and Ballard costs $4.2M, unless Sexton does us a favor

I still can't get over Ballard nailing his own goalie, nothing to do with it I know.

I'd prefer Hamhuis or Robidas myself.

If we take on a D-man like that, Kuba has to go.