Lightning claim Tim Wallace (NYI) off waivers

TheDaysOf 04 · 02-23-2012, 11:10 AM

https://twitter.com/#!/DarrenDreger

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Tim Wallace of NYI was claimed on Ws by TB

Another Alaskan waiver pick up from the Isles.

Still All In · 02-23-2012, 11:14 AM

This cannot fail.

Seriously though, this is good, keeps us from raiding Norfolk.

newham89 · 02-23-2012, 11:15 AM

Pfft, who needs Downie?

BoltSTH · 02-23-2012, 11:18 AM

Another Alaskan. Run out of French Canadians to sign , now going for Alaska

LightningStrikes · 02-23-2012, 11:20 AM

Draft Russian.
Sign French.
Claim Alaskan.

albatross · 02-23-2012, 11:25 AM

So we're bringing a guy in on game day instead of getting rid of one? Interesting.

TheDaysOf 04 · 02-23-2012, 11:28 AM

https://twitter.com/#!/LightningTimes

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Tim Wallace, claimed today off waivers from the Islanders, will not play tonight for Lightning, coach Guy Boucher says.

Still All In · 02-23-2012, 11:35 AM

Wouldn't be surprised to see Smith or Angelidis go back after the game.

LightningStrikes · 02-23-2012, 11:37 AM

From the main and Isles board:

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Originally Posted by pattyb91

Wallace gives his all every shift and plays his role well in my opinion. Solid pick-up for their 4th line.

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Originally Posted by xECK29x

Damn I had a feeling he would be claimed, he is a good role player and a great AHL player and leader. He played a good grind game but he hands are better suited for the AHL. Would have loved to have him for Bridgeports playoff run.

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Originally Posted by mitchy22

My issue is not that Wallace is being waived. My issue is that you could easily make the case that Wallace has been more effective in his role than two other guys on our roster who we brought in on purpose at the NHL level earning NHL dollars. Wallace came in and played the 4th line grinding role just fine. I never saw him let up in the effort department. I also saw him try a few things with the puck that 4th liners don't tend to do. Of course, he did some of that with Pandolfo at center (who is basically a black hole for offense.)

BoltSTH · 02-23-2012, 11:58 AM

2 way $700K/105K and UFA at end of year so just a warm body for Bolts for the last 20 games without robbing Norfolk.

Tom Pyatt · 02-23-2012, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by albatross

So we're bringing a guy in on game day instead of getting rid of one? Interesting.

This is getting to be a little ridiculous. 4 straight games - 4 straight roster moves on the same day.

I Am Beat You · 02-23-2012, 02:03 PM

I like Wallace, he plays hard. Plus, he's got cement in his boots.

HockeyTownUSA · 02-23-2012, 02:29 PM

A valiant effort and you gotta respect him in that fight, but in this category he is still an unknown and unproven having only 2 NHL fights under his belt with 1 loss and 1 draw.

I Am Beat You · 02-23-2012, 02:47 PM

I wouldn't consider him a scrapper but he's very physical and isn't afraid to mix it up. I like this pickup, it's good for us and the Admirals.

IdealisticSniper · 02-23-2012, 02:47 PM

Oh thank god. SY got his man. The plan worked.

EvanOberg · 02-23-2012, 02:54 PM

Sounds like a decent move. Let's the admirals keep some players for their playoff run.

**Maelmoor** · 02-23-2012, 03:38 PM

Maybe a sign that Hall will be moved?

**Death Taxes Conacher** · 02-23-2012, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by The Alaskan Assassin

I like Wallace, he plays hard. Plus, he's got cement in his boots.

You need to become "The Alaskan Assassins".

Still All In · 02-23-2012, 05:44 PM

The more I see of him, the more I like.

snowden · 02-23-2012, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Genius Brian Lawton

The more I see of him, the more I like.

Just chill, there's a plan.

BucLight · 02-25-2012, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by snowden

Just chill, there's a plan.

Hope so, because today I didn't see it.

Hockeyfan02 · 02-25-2012, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BucLight

Hope so, because today I didn't see it.

Why would you have seen it today given the circumstances? This season is done and we're building for the future.

LGB 26 · 02-25-2012, 09:38 PM

Was Tim in the game today? Any perceptions? I didnt get to watch the game.

BucLight · 02-25-2012, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Hockeyfan02

Why would you have seen it today given the circumstances? This season is done and we're building for the future.

I don't know....just thought he might want to bust his ass for his new team rather than fit right in. And yes, today was abysmal for everyone and it was his first game etc., etc.,