Claim This Guy!

by Cory Lavalette on Oct 2, 2008 10:17 AM EDT

An open note to Jim Rutherford:

Ryan Potulny has been placed on waivers by Edmonton for assignment to Springfield. He's only $645,000 this year and can play any forward position. Please claim him.

Thank you.

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UPDATE: Potulny has cleared waivers and been assigned to Springfield (AHL).

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wouldn’t the leafs grab him first?

by repenttokyo on Oct 2, 2008 10:52 AM EDT reply actions

I admit I don’t know much about the kid.

by Bubba on Oct 2, 2008 11:07 AM EDT reply actions

Surely other teams could claim him ahead of Carolina. But you can’t get him if you don’t put a claim in.

Potulny was drafted by Philadelphia (so I’m sure there’s a point where JR wanted him ;)) and was just stuck behind too many people in Philly. He was dealt to Edmonton this offseason for Danny Syvret.

He’s a proven AHL scorer, and has the potential to do the same in NHL. He’s just 24 and has never had his shot. Based on what I’ve seen of him, he has more upside than Helminen or LaCouture, plus is younger. He’s RFA after this year, but if he doesn’t work out you could just let him walk.

by Cory on Oct 2, 2008 11:17 AM EDT reply actions

I believe hes the one who scored on Leighton in that 5 ot 98 save game

by TylerA on Oct 2, 2008 12:11 PM EDT reply actions

You’re absolutely right … he was. I forgot that connection.

by Cory on Oct 2, 2008 12:16 PM EDT reply actions

Who’s spot on the Canes roster would he take? We couldn’t send him to Albany, because that would mean a return to waivers.

by NCYANKEE on Oct 2, 2008 1:48 PM EDT reply actions

I think he’d be an upgrade over Helminen/LaCouture/Jensen battle for the final forward spot. Plus he has more of a skill level to step up to a higher line and succeed if needed.

by Cory on Oct 2, 2008 2:21 PM EDT reply actions

So…. someone refresh me on the waiver rule. Does the fact that he is on waivers mean that he DOES NOT have a two-way contract?

I’d be all for taking a risk on him. Doesn’t sound like it would be much of a risk at all from what I am reading….

by Mateo on Oct 2, 2008 4:32 PM EDT reply actions

will tonites game against the preds be available on the net?

by TylerA on Oct 2, 2008 5:39 PM EDT reply actions

I am by no means a contract negotiator or anything, but I think typically, If the player doesn’t have a 2 way contract, there is chance another team can pick him within this limited time period. If the contract states that the player waives ( hence the term waivers ) this waiting period he is then considered a " Two Way " contract. He can come up and down as the team sees fit. So these are usually players that are on the cusp. You may need them a couple times a year to come up and fill a roster spot ( ie Casey Borer ). Thus they useually get paid a little more.

Hope it helps.

by Wilmnoca on Oct 3, 2008 3:12 PM EDT reply actions