Fri 22 Aug 2008
The Devils seem to be poised to open training camp with a plethora of mediocre defensemen ready to patrol the blueline, but today the weeding has begun… Vitaly Vishnevski has become the first blueline-casualty as he has been placed on Waivers.
I can’t say I’m surprised, it seemed like Vish was constantly lost when on the ice last season, and often found himself a healthy scratch. His biggest fault in my eyes was constantly taking himself out of position because he was looking to lay a big hit. It’s been his Achilles ever since he was drafted (Anaheim/1998).
Well, there’s a spot open on the blueline - which will definitely make training camp that much more exciting.
Did this move open the door for Matt Corrente… ?
August 22nd, 2008 at 7:33 pm
in the back of my head i always thought there would be some kind of deal sending vish to ottawa in a package for meszaros and whoever else..if the sens resign him that is.. i still want him somehow, i mean we have home many deffense..32? Hes young and talented, but most of all has nhl experience. I guess i might be to desperate for some help on the blueline and extremely wanted vish gone.
August 23rd, 2008 at 10:17 pm
With Vish gone, I have a strong feeling the youth movement will start to commence, with Corrente rising up to the challenge, and then Fraser and Eckford to follow.
Richard @ Hell on Ice
August 24th, 2008 at 7:42 am
Fudd f*****d up !
August 24th, 2008 at 4:20 pm
Vish cleared waivers, appears he wanted to play in Russia. Good deal, saves us a little cash and lets him go off to where he wants to play.
August 25th, 2008 at 1:02 am
That’s good. At least there, he has bigger targets to set his sights on. Hopefully, he’ll hit his marks.
August 25th, 2008 at 9:49 am
Thankfully the VV era is over. a minus 12 speaks for itself. Could the Devs trade him in a creative deal that would free up cap space despite the Devs paying him?
August 25th, 2008 at 11:00 am
We still have 7 defensemen. Unless we’re gonna carry 8 defensemen this season, there is still no room on the blueline unless someone else is moved.
August 25th, 2008 at 3:53 pm
1) Good deal for Vish. He signs a 3 year deal, plays one mediocre season there,then clears waivers; There by getting 2/3 of his remaining salary without playing, AND getting another salary in the KHL to boot.
August 25th, 2008 at 10:58 pm
Good move, he was a good hitter, but was often cut out of position trying lay out a big hit on someone. Now if Lou can move White then this team will be all set!
August 26th, 2008 at 8:14 pm
Whitey’s still tough. Also, who else is there? Without Vish (and he’s no loss) White and sorta Salvador are the only physical blueliners on the roster.