If he gets picked up...and another d-man should get injured before any more come back...we could be in a tough spot.
Syvret is racking up points like crazy in the AHL, but how is his defense? Can anyone comment on that? I've never seen him play.
And would Guenin be able to do a good enough job if called upon? I've never really seen enough of him either. I understand that he is more of a defensive-minded d-man, though.
If Guenin is any better than Syvret in his own end...he's certainly the one I'd prefer to have take on Kukkonen's role, if it came to that.
Guess that means Alberts is the 7th defenseman when (if) all the Flyers' D is healthy. Too bad for Lasse; I liked his feistiness.... won't miss his poor puck handling, though.
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The Flyers placed defenseman Lasse Kukkonen on waivers Thursday with the intent of sending him back to the Phantoms.
Because he is a veteran NHLer, there is also a chance some club will claim the Finnish blue liner. The object of this maneuver, said general manager Paul Holmgren, is to clear some cap space in the event the Flyers need to recall another forward.
“We have to protect ourselves with injuries to our forwards,” Holmgren said.
Kukkonen would clear $875,000 off the Flyers cap which is about $818,000 under the $56.7 million limit. He is expected to be in the lineup Thursday night when the Flyers play in Pittsburgh.
The Flyers have placed Lasse Kukkonen on waivers. He can continue to play with the club while on waivers.
The move is not a surprise. Kukkonen was caught in a numbers game, was quietly unhappy in a reserve role and did not play particularly well in his limited time this season. He did a good job for the club last year when given a chance.
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If he gets picked up...and another d-man should get injured before any more come back...we could be in a tough spot.
Syvret is racking up points like crazy in the AHL, but how is his defense? Can anyone comment on that? I've never seen him play.
Ugh, I am kinda annoyed about this but...a friend made a good point, sbisa is staying and jones will be coming back soon, so there is not really a spot here for him as much as I was a fan of his.
I kinda think soneone will pick him up. And as for it another Defenseman goes down, I woulld think they would give Oscars his first look at the big club.
So instead of waiving Alberts, we waive Kukks. Brilliant. This really doesn't bother me, but he was still somewhat better than Alberts. Well there went #2 on Stevens' **** list, anyway. Wonder who's next.
Edit: Just saw it was for the Phantoms. Still wouldn't be surprised if he got picked up.
It doesn't bother me in the sense that, if Stevens refuses to use Kukkonen, then he should be here, regardless of whether or not he's better than Alberts. He also can't waive Alberts because if he's taken than we made a trade for nothing.
So....if he is claimed....and someone on defense gets hurt...
This was inevitable I guess. If he clears I am sure he will get the Gauthier treatment for the rest of the year. I'd guess he will stay there and they will use someone who can clear for the next few weeks until Jones & Parent are back.
I personally hope he gets claimed and someone gives him a chance. I still have a soft spot for the guy and have always appreciated his effort.
So instead of waiving Alberts, we waive Kukks. Brilliant. This really doesn't bother me, but he was still somewhat better than Alberts. Well there went #2 on Stevens' **** list, anyway. Wonder who's next.
Edit: Just saw it was for the Phantoms. Still wouldn't be surprised if he got picked up.
Stevens hates Upshall.... I see a pattern. First Downie, then Kuks, then....I hope not
This was inevitable I guess. If he clears I am sure he will get the Gauthier treatment for the rest of the year. I'd guess he will stay there and they will use someone who can clear for the next few weeks until Jones & Parent are back.
I personally hope he gets claimed and someone gives him a chance. I still have a soft spot for the guy and have always appreciated his effort.
He can leave next week. I wanted him to sign my jersey first
Stevens hates Upshall.... I see a pattern. First Downie, then Kuks, then....I hope not 
