Waived: Raitis Ivanans

[StreakingRed]

Bob McKenzie:

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CGY puts Raitis Ivanans on waivers. MIN puts Drew Bagnall on waivers.

[FlamesFan18]

Good move. He doesnt get claimed but if he does im happy.

[Tim Erixons Dad]

I wonder how many goals he'll get in the AHL this year. I'm guessing three.

[neo45]

Can't have two fighters on the active roster. I believe in fighting but there should never be a need to have two

[MVW]

You know I wouldn't be shocked if the Kings picked him up. They really liked him in his time there, and they could use him to protect some of their young stars. Maybe that could be a fit?

[StreakingRed]

Originally Posted by MVW

You know I wouldn't be shocked if the Kings picked him up.

I'd be shocked if any team claimed him. But here's hoping!

[Janks]

He was of no use last season.

[Stewie Griffin]

Originally Posted by Mikael Backlund

He was of no use last season.

Considering he played maybe two shifts all season long before injury. And two is being generous...

[Medium Rare*]

Originally Posted by neo45

Can't have two fighters on the active roster. I believe in fighting but there should never be a need to have two

I agree with this and it kind of leads to another idea I have. That being if possible the Flames do not want to send a goon to Abbotsford (or Utah), so what I think may happen is if Ivanans clears waivers, then they put Letourneau-Leblond on waivers to see if he gets picked up. If neither are picked up then they can demote either one or send Ivanans to Europe, which may be the plan all along.

I would like to also add that a good isn't needed on the heat roster either, Desbiens is a tough guy and is playing very very well for Abby.

[Medium Rare*]

Ivanans cleared.

[flamesfever]

No shocker there...he's useless and can be brought up IF we need him...does he still have what it takes even???