Kaberle Waived

by Cory Lavalette on Dec 29, 2008 2:13 PM EST

TSN.ca is reporting in their Ice Chips section that Frank Kaberle has been placed on waivers by the Hurricanes. Kaberle could be claimed by any team at full salary (the balance of this season's $2.2 million payday plus a full year at that pay for next year). If Kaberle clears waivers, the team has the option of assigning him to Albany — thus removing his cost from the salary cap but not saving the team any actual money, since he would be paid his full salary in the AHL — or keeping him in Raleigh.

**UPDATED: LSB confirms with GM Jim Rutherford that Kaberle was placed on waivers.

The team does not issue releases concerning players placed on waivers because it is not information made public by the league, but would issue a release if there was any player movement (if he was claimed, traded or assigned to the AHL).

While the move doesn't necessarily mean Kaberle is on his way out of Carolina, it does suggest the Canes are looking to free up salary and perhaps a spot for one of their young blueliners (Brett Carson comes to mind).

Kaberle played less than seven minutes against Boston Saturday, but had an assist on Matt Cullen's first-period goal and registered a minus-1. In 13 games this season, he has five assists and is minus-1 and is averaging a touch more than 15 minutes of ice time a game.

*glove tap to our good friend Patty for the heads-up on TSN's posting*

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Good catch, that’s news to me. Chip was at practice this morning, I wonder if he saw/heard anything.

(update)

I guess he did since he has now posted it.

http://blogs.newsobserver.com/canes/canes-place-kaberle-on-waivers

by Bubba on Dec 29, 2008 2:23 PM EST reply actions

hmmmm…….

by TylerA on Dec 29, 2008 3:07 PM EST reply actions

it’s really sad that he has fallen so far in the eyes of the team and in terms of his play.

by repenttokyo on Dec 29, 2008 3:18 PM EST reply actions

I wonder if this is the start of JR’s Jenga game. Wonder if there isn’t some trades on the horizon? I sure was hoping for better play outta this group. They kinda spit and sputtered here as of late, but, no great focus.

Still gonna wait a couple weeks before I drag out the ol’ shitcannon, gotta give them a fair shake.

I like ‘em better without Lavi. Kinda interesting how it was foretold he was a great coach and would have ajob in a week. Looks like he’s on the Tanabe bus and gonna be a leech.

by Paladin6 on Dec 29, 2008 3:49 PM EST reply actions

BTW anybody else get a feeling JR might want a one year with like Shanny?

I think we need a force up front, not sure what’s out there that is useable, though…..

Food for thought.

by Paladin6 on Dec 29, 2008 3:53 PM EST reply actions

I am sure someone will pick him up. He Definately didnt seem himself this year but even so is head and shoulders better than Babchuk.

by blacklisted on Dec 29, 2008 4:00 PM EST reply actions

I had a conversation with Rutherford after the Boston game and during it I told him to “shake things up”. He didn’t seem very impressed by my comment at the time, but maybe he reflected on it and determined that handsome Canadian fan who seemed borderline drunk may of been onto something.

So Frank, I apologize for ruining your Christmas holiday.

by Ashley on Dec 29, 2008 4:19 PM EST reply actions

I’m not sure he will be claimed. The new team would not only pick up the balance of this year’s salary but also next year’s 2.2 million as well which seems like a lot. But perhaps some team needs help and is willing to take the risk.

by Bubba on Dec 29, 2008 4:30 PM EST reply actions

I know Kaberle doesn’t have much trade value, but couldn’t the Canes at least find a team that would take him for a 5th round pick?

What does it mean for Kaberle’s future as a Hurricane if he is not claimed? Will management really want to pay him $2M to play in the AHL until his contract expires in 2010?

by John on Dec 29, 2008 6:36 PM EST reply actions

I think JR said that if he was not claimed then he would stay with the team…. unless I read that wrong.

I feel kind of bad for Frank this year. In camp it was obvious that he worked really hard over the summer…. he was very good early on… I think that it is unfortunate that his play has been disrupted by injury so often this season…

Hopefull if he is picked up then he will be able to bounce back and put together a good season….

by Mateo on Dec 29, 2008 7:56 PM EST reply actions

SI did a Q&A with P. Maurice

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/darren_eliot/12/29/paul.maurice.interview/index.html?eref=si_hockey

by TylerA on Dec 30, 2008 9:07 AM EST reply actions

Thanks Tyler

by Bubba on Dec 30, 2008 10:21 AM EST reply actions

So if Kaberle isnt picked up by another team he is staying in Carolina and no being assigned to Albany. Now i am confused on what happens to his salary if he clears waivers and stays in Carolina? nothing….

by blacklisted on Dec 30, 2008 10:43 AM EST reply actions