TSN's McKenzie: Aaron Ward On Waivers
TSN's Bob McKenzie reports the Hurricanes have put defenseman Aaron Ward on waivers.
UPDATE: Confirmed on the Hurricanes site.
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TSNBobMcKenzie I would imagine Ward clears waivers, gets put on re-entry waivers and perhaps someone takes him at half price.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Think they’re hoping the same for Leighton right now.
by Cory Lavalette on Dec 14, 2009 12:38 PM EST up reply actions
Probably. I’d really like for both of them to get picked up both for their sake and the sake of the team.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Comments from Brind`Amour on being scratched
Chip Alexander got some comments from the Captain after practice today and posted them at Canes Now
“It’s a private situation, that’s about all I can say,” Brind’Amour said after practice at the RecZone. “I don’t want to be a distraction. It is what it is. Obviously it’s not something I’m accustomed to or whatever. But it’s a decision that they make, so … I guess the main thing was to support my teammates and just keep working hard, and if you get another chance to get back in there and you do you best, and that’s really the way I approached it.”
Do you think Rod had seen Chip’s Monday debate question from last night yet?
Gleason for the "C" :
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by Carolyn Christians on Dec 14, 2009 4:34 PM EST up reply actions
Brind'Amour and the Captain Debate
My guess is that Brind’Amour read Chip’s Cane Now Monday Debate. Brind’Amour is between a rock and a hard place. He has earned his contract and extended the length of his contract to help the organization with the salary cap. His skills are deteriorating more than he ever imagined; but he still believes he can play hockey. It’s like politics, I guess, once a person is elected and experiences the adrenaline rush from it, they almost never willingly quit. Some athletes can’t give it up without a fight.
He is certainly not a whiner. Objectively, it’s time for him to transition to coaching. It was a positive sign that at Ottawa he led the teams in hits. If he wants to keep playing on the fourth line, he ought to become the Ruutu of the fourth line and hit with authority everything that moves.
All that being said, if I were in charge, I would healthy scratch him and I’d make him a player-coach. It’s going to be tough medicine for Brind’Amour whenever he has to retire. I’d do it now when the playoffs are nowhere close. I’d want to find out which players can turn the page; and I’d want the team to have the remaining part of the season to mourn the loss of Brind’Amour as a captain. My take is if you know you have a tough decision, make is as soon as you can and get it behind you.
Hallelujah!
Hopefully there is enough pressure on the front office that they are willing to start making the tough decisions that need to be made.
Sometimes those press releases sound like they are almost trying to bait other teams……
by Mateos_Canes_Lamp on Dec 14, 2009 1:29 PM EST up reply actions
This is from the ESPN Rumor Central today…..guess a trade wasnt in the works after all?
“The Carolina Hurricanes will probably start trading away their veterans soon, and it may start with D Aaron Ward.
The Ottawa Sun reports that Senators GM Bryan Murray is interested in Ward, while he’s rumored to be trying to move Chris Campoli and Brian Lee to Columbus.
But Murray will have to beat out a few teams for Ward. The Chicago Blackhawks, Columbus Blue Jackets and Philadelphia Flyers also appear to be in on the Ward sweepstakes.
Meanwhile, Don Brennan of the Sun believes the Senators should go after Ray Whitney. "
Don’t believe anything ever attributed to the Ottawa Sun. It’s the print equivalent of Eklund.
by Cory Lavalette on Dec 14, 2009 12:45 PM EST up reply actions
+1
The Ottawa Sun is less credible than the National Enquirer….
by Mateos_Canes_Lamp on Dec 14, 2009 1:12 PM EST up reply actions
Actually Eklund is right by mistake every now and then.
it always burns within
the downward spiral never ends
when driven into sin
your salvation's found in a sinner's deed
by Douchebag St John on Dec 14, 2009 1:20 PM EST up reply actions
Is that similar to the Blind Squirrel finding a nut?
by Mateos_Canes_Lamp on Dec 14, 2009 1:30 PM EST up reply actions
Like when he said Ryan Smyth had re-signed with the Oilers at the deadline a few years back …
by Cory Lavalette on Dec 14, 2009 1:41 PM EST up reply actions
It wasn;t just that he said it, he had it like as an E5, right? Garrioch for the sun is baaaaaad as well. Greg from puckdaddy has forever anointed him ad Bruce “Malkin to the Kings” Garrioch over one of his stinkier nuggets. Spector is the best source I have found for credible rumors and the debunking of insane ones.
even joked that Eklund is now “Staal to the Oilers” Eklund … lol
by Cory Lavalette on Dec 14, 2009 1:54 PM EST up reply actions
on the Ward sweepstakes.
If your article contains the phrase “Ward sweepstakes” and refers to Aaron Ward this season, you might be insane.
by Iggy Reilly on Dec 14, 2009 12:46 PM EST up reply actions
LOL… sounds like someone is trying to win a curse….
by Mateos_Canes_Lamp on Dec 14, 2009 1:31 PM EST up reply actions
Best news I’ve heard all year!
If someone claims him… can they let Scott Walker punch him in the face again before he leaves…???
by Mateos_Canes_Lamp on Dec 14, 2009 1:12 PM EST up reply actions
Cane Tommy K take a shot too?
Gleason for the "C" :
Just what do we need to do to make this happen?
by Carolyn Christians on Dec 14, 2009 1:13 PM EST up reply actions
- Can Tommy K take a shot too? (my fingers thought they had out-smarted me)
Gleason for the "C" :
Just what do we need to do to make this happen?
by Carolyn Christians on Dec 14, 2009 1:19 PM EST up reply actions
I think Tommy K owes him one…. :-)
by Mateos_Canes_Lamp on Dec 14, 2009 1:31 PM EST up reply actions
wow. Someone in the front office is showing the courage of their convictions. Who’s next? Sammy, Walker, LaRose?
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by Carolyn Christians on Dec 14, 2009 12:46 PM EST reply actions
Walker? I think he’s been pretty good.
by Cory Lavalette on Dec 14, 2009 12:55 PM EST up reply actions
Don't get me wrong - I like Walker and Samsonov both
I agree on liking Walker, but there were those rumors a couple weeks ago that paired Ward and Walker on the trading block. Maybe a coincidence that Ward is on waivers now, but I’m wondering if JR plans to try and dump salary where he can.
Walker might have some value to a bubble team.
Scotty has also been on the ice less than 10 mins/game since coming back from his upper body (wrist?) injury. it’s been awhile since he impacted a game.
Gleason for the "C" :
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by Carolyn Christians on Dec 14, 2009 1:12 PM EST up reply actions
Walker has an NTC
I think.
it always burns within
the downward spiral never ends
when driven into sin
your salvation's found in a sinner's deed
by Douchebag St John on Dec 14, 2009 1:14 PM EST up reply actions
Can they put him on waivers (not that they would) – just wondering if NTC prevents that.
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by Carolyn Christians on Dec 14, 2009 1:18 PM EST up reply actions
that’s no-movement clause … different.
by Cory Lavalette on Dec 14, 2009 1:23 PM EST up reply actions
And that’s what Whitney has (NMC), yes?
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by Carolyn Christians on Dec 14, 2009 1:26 PM EST up reply actions
Think so …. but I doubt he’d be going to the minors anyway.
by Cory Lavalette on Dec 14, 2009 1:28 PM EST up reply actions
of course not – just trying to understand the rules.
Did you see the wording of the Canes release on A Ward (written by Branecky)?
If Ward were to clear tomorrow at noon, it’s unlikely that an assignment to Albany or other such move would be made, although he could eventually be placed on re-entry waivers. For now, he’ll probably stick on the team similar to what happened to Stephane Yelle in late October. It should be noted that Yelle has since played his best hockey of the season.
The comment about Yelle playing his best hockey, since he was put on waivers after 10 games, (a long while ago), is a little more ‘editorial’ than informational from Paul B. Is he implying something similar might happen with Ward-4? Seems like he’d be interesting to hear his thoughts if he didn’t think his boss was listening.
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by Carolyn Christians on Dec 14, 2009 1:31 PM EST up reply actions
i might be late but..
How about John Grahame going to philly? That’s a laugh..
by staalgood on Dec 14, 2009 12:46 PM EST via mobile reply actions
He’s just on a tryout with their AHL team. Long way from getting a deal.
by Cory Lavalette on Dec 14, 2009 12:55 PM EST up reply actions
Oh yeah, That’s right, thanks for the correction.
by staalgood on Dec 14, 2009 1:01 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
In honor of the Year Without a Santa Clause ref.
I Mr gaping hole,
I Mr allow a goal,
I am no longer clutch,
Another minus and such,
I don’t do much.
it always burns within
the downward spiral never ends
when driven into sin
your salvation's found in a sinner's deed
by Douchebag St John on Dec 14, 2009 1:05 PM EST up reply actions
Christmas has come early.
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by Great Ice-Pectations on Dec 14, 2009 12:51 PM EST reply actions
Actually it looks like Detroit did.
it always burns within
the downward spiral never ends
when driven into sin
your salvation's found in a sinner's deed
by Douchebag St John on Dec 14, 2009 1:16 PM EST up reply actions
I wasnt even considering Eaves in it, Bostons sole purpose was to shed salary. Not only did they shed salary but at the same time rid themselves of what we now know was dead weight.
I was being factious
it always burns within
the downward spiral never ends
when driven into sin
your salvation's found in a sinner's deed
by Douchebag St John on Dec 14, 2009 1:18 PM EST up reply actions
More Veterans to be Traded
I think more veterans are going to be traded. Who can’t like Walker and LaRose, but neither are producing consistent with their salaries — whether or not from injuries:
Scott Walker: $2,500,000 salary, +/- -1; 2 goals and 2 assists. Averaging $1,500,000 a goal.
Chad LaRose: $1,500,000 salary, +/- -14; 1 goal, 5 assists;
I think players like Scott Walker bring “intangibles” that are worth the money….. but may not show up on the score sheet….
The only problem with that is that when the team sucks all anyone pays attention to is the score sheet….
by Mateos_Canes_Lamp on Dec 14, 2009 1:34 PM EST up reply actions
Scott Walker and Intangibles
Walker is the essence of a warrior and a teammate. If I were a GM, however, I would be looking at the players who are available for $2,500,000 a year and would compare their upside potential and long term potential. I would trade Walker and would hate having to do so. I don’t think there is space on the lines next year for Scott Walker, despite all the great intangibles he possesses.
I've said it before and I'll say it again
No one is taking LaRose with that deal until the draft or unless he’s part of a bigger deal. And based on his production, I doubt anyone takes him.
Remember, trades involve two parties. And while the Canes may be willing to move LaRose I don’t know anyone that wants him. If anyone wanted him that bad he would have been gone in early July.
5 seconds left.
Do you believe in miracles?
YES!!
LaRose
Agreed. LaRose will not be traded until the trade deadline or as part of a larger trade. We love LaRose but with his size and skill set teams are not clamoring to bring him onto their team. Eaves is playing fourth line in Detroit for $500,000 this year for example. Eaves has more skill, about the same size, but less hustle.
I’m just wondering if there is no one in the league that would trade for Ward. I like the fact something is being done, but could we at least get a mid round draft pick or prospect for the guy.
full circle
I know! Maybe we can get the 5th round pick back that we gave to Boston (with Eaves) when we acquired Ward. Seems about right.
Gleason for the "C" :
Just what do we need to do to make this happen?
by Carolyn Christians on Dec 14, 2009 1:37 PM EST up reply actions
I think Friesen still has his ankle...
….mounted on his wall with Rod’s knee.
it always burns within
the downward spiral never ends
when driven into sin
your salvation's found in a sinner's deed
by Douchebag St John on Dec 14, 2009 2:07 PM EST up reply actions
" Not as strong a me "....
under both.
it always burns within
the downward spiral never ends
when driven into sin
your salvation's found in a sinner's deed
by Douchebag St John on Dec 14, 2009 2:09 PM EST up reply actions
Question. All this putting players on waivers, if nobody claims them, aren’t we just left with a group of disgruntled guys who feel like they aren’t wanted and don’t have anything to play for? Wouldn’t this be pretty terrible for team spirit and morale?
I dunno. Yelle became a better player after his experience. But I get your drift and agree with it.
Gleason for the "C" :
Just what do we need to do to make this happen?
by Carolyn Christians on Dec 14, 2009 1:58 PM EST up reply actions
We have the worst record in the NHL so I don’t think waiving under performing players could make the spirit or morale any worse than it already is.
by hotchipsnsalsa on Dec 14, 2009 2:11 PM EST up reply actions
Depends which locker room you visit I suppose
Bet it makes things pretty peppy in the Albany locker room these days. Seven-wins-in-a-row: coincidence? I think not.
The Rats are all playing the best hockey of their lives knowing the phone call might be coming and Raleigh is watching them closely. I wonder if they’re keeping a hightail-it-to-Raleigh travelbag packed, like when you’re 39 weeks pregnant and may need to head out with a moment’s notice.
Gleason for the "C" :
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by Carolyn Christians on Dec 14, 2009 2:14 PM EST up reply actions
The baby bag analogy has alot of opportunity that goes with it…
A
The Canes are like a box of expired chocolates......
Whats funny is A. Ward's wife thinks he playing bad too.
The other night Tripp said something about A.Wards wife had been telling him to pick up his game. Now thats just wrong when your wife knows you suck.
A TRUE CANIAC......YES I AM........
And it’s really something when Tripp is willing to repeat something bad about a Canes player that he heard from said player’s wife. Tripp seems to be much more fitted to cheer-leader. You have to get pretty low for him to take pot-shots at you – on the air.
Gleason for the "C" :
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by Carolyn Christians on Dec 14, 2009 2:09 PM EST up reply actions
Or have incriminating photos....
..of him at an all male review.
it always burns within
the downward spiral never ends
when driven into sin
your salvation's found in a sinner's deed
by Douchebag St John on Dec 14, 2009 2:10 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t think I could stomach doing that Photoshop. =)
by Raccoon Fink on Dec 14, 2009 2:30 PM EST up reply actions
Leave it to Jen. She’ll put something together.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Oh for sure. She is a fan of hot tub photoshops. I have way more than is normal.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
who exactly do want in the Trippendales photo??? I will do my best and I can e-mail to someone, not sure if I can make it Friday…can’t find a babysitter :(
"That’s what happens when you suck" - Tim Gleason
My personal suggestion-Tripp and all four Staal boys. He’d be so happy. :)
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
But Eric is his favorite. Maybe she could photoshop you in there next to Eric if your man crush is that strong? ;)
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Trip and Vinny from Tampa. Every time we play them I expect Trip to do the 2nd period interview with a Milk Mustache and a " Got Vinny " shirt on.
it always burns within
the downward spiral never ends
when driven into sin
your salvation's found in a sinner's deed
by Douchebag St John on Dec 14, 2009 7:52 PM EST up reply actions
There’s a word for that…something about digging for gold maybe? LOL
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Sloppy seconds? You have now been mandated to an indefinite suspension from CC and a league ordered visit to a therapist for some anger management lessons.
But don’t worry, in time, New York will probably let you on their blogs. :D
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Sorry, for some reason I felt like I needed to post this.
OK, after the Staal comment……. I feel better now.
A TRUE CANIAC......YES I AM........
Not like we haven’t seen this before, CG. At least Canescup could dig up some new material, no?
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by Carolyn Christians on Dec 14, 2009 10:12 PM EST up reply actions
OK....you asked for it.
To bad the pic gets cut when the thread gets so little.
A TRUE CANIAC......YES I AM........
hockeymoms, one and all
Who was it that just got traded to the Habs and commented that it was fun to play where hockey was a de facto religion? From this collection, I’d say hockey is apparently a facilitator to procreation as well. These are indeed the hockeymoms to the NHL…Solidarity, girls.
Gleason for the "C" :
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by Carolyn Christians on Dec 15, 2009 9:03 AM EST up reply actions
This is Walker’s fault. That punch not only took Ward down and changed the series, it changed Aaron’s career. His manhood was stolen last spring by one Scotty Walker and it obviously never came back.
Still not a crook!
Maybe if Scotty punched him in the other eye…
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Hmmm, it would either even things out or create another Tripp…is it worth the risk??
Still not a crook!
Oh dear. I don’t know if the world could handle another Tripp. Wouldn’t that cause the earth to rotate the other direction and then it would end?
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
I think that's what really was the cause of the Earth getting all bent out of shape
in the movie 2012
When all else fails, read the instruction manual.
He has a no movement clause. ;)
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Actually, I think being put on waivers.....
would be worse than getting punched in one’s “manhood”.
Waivers would be like questioning if they had any “manhood”
When all else fails, read the instruction manual.
Blackhawks bloggers are circling Ward: via Bleacher Report
Ward, 36, has a $2.5 million cap number and a contract that expires after this season, which would make him a great rental and salary dump for the Hawks. So far this season, ward has only six points and a minus-15 rating, neither of which are very good for a player averaging nearly 18 minutes per game. However, when you put Ward’s -15 into the context that the best rating on the Canes is even, his plus-minus is as much a sympton of being on a miserable team as it is an idictment of Ward’s play.
Can we all go over and convince them that A Ward is the Blueline Solution they’re looking for? Can’t fault poor Aaron for being on a team with a bunch of losers, right (wink wink)?
Gleason for the "C" :
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by Carolyn Christians on Dec 14, 2009 3:01 PM EST reply actions
I’m totally content to let them think it’s the rest of the team’s fault.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
I guess the Hurricanes were a terrible team last year and didn’t realize it; and it just took Aaron Ward to teach the team how to become horrible.
Yeah, terrible.....
they were lucky, undeserving, over-reaching, paid off the refs…..
Anymore “excuses” why they went as far as they did?
When all else fails, read the instruction manual.
Silly A.Dog. A.Ward made us better! He couldn’t possibly have anything to do with the blackhole that is this team. We’re bringing his game down. If he were playing somewhere else, he’d be a shoe in for the Norris.
:rolls eyes:
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Just think how big Aaron Ward’s shoes are to fill when he is gone; and how incredibly bad we would have been but for his heroic efforts thus far this season.
well.. we could just simply trade for seidenberg again!? The FL Panthers aren’t playing any better than we are right now.
by 3yrsnoplayoffs? on Dec 14, 2009 6:00 PM EST up reply actions
Has anyone been stupid enough willing to take Aaron Ward yet?
Please????
by Mateos_Canes_Lamp on Dec 14, 2009 5:11 PM EST reply actions
So if you put someone on waivers on the weekend, teams get an extra 24 hours to claim them on re-entry. So I guess if nobody wants Leights after 48 hours then what?
A TRUE CANIAC......YES I AM........
Maybe loan him to another AHL team?
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Three letters:
K
H
L
it always burns within
the downward spiral never ends
when driven into sin
your salvation's found in a sinner's deed
by Douchebag St John on Dec 14, 2009 8:19 PM EST up reply actions
LOL…. maybe the team doctors could donate some much needed medical equipment….
I would retire before I played in that death-hole…..
by Mateos_Canes_Lamp on Dec 14, 2009 9:21 PM EST up reply actions
How many fighting majors are there going to be in the Winter Classic?
by Mateos_Canes_Lamp on Dec 14, 2009 9:22 PM EST reply actions
Funny – wonder if that’s good or bad for the future of hockey in the US?
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by Carolyn Christians on Dec 14, 2009 10:13 PM EST up reply actions
With Lavi coaching the Flyers? 0, which I am sure will gall the league mightily, the only reason for Boston v Philly is Fenway and fights.
it always burns within
the downward spiral never ends
when driven into sin
your salvation's found in a sinner's deed
by Douchebag St John on Dec 14, 2009 11:02 PM EST up reply actions
isn’t it kind of funny how we spend to the cap for the first time and it blows up in our face. I’m pretty sure PK will only go to somewhere around $50M next season.
by PackPride17 on Dec 14, 2009 10:31 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I think you're right
especially considering how many rookies will (hopefully) be coming up next year there really shouldn’t be a reason to splash out…
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