Later, Vish.
Published: August 22, 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… ?
Tagged with: Achilles, Anaheim, Blueline, Casualty, Defensemen, Lost, Matt Corrente, Plethora, Scratch, Training Camp, Vitaly Vishnevski, Waivers, Weeding
10 Comments on "Later, Vish."
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Corey on Fri, 22nd Aug 2008 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.
Richard on Sat, 23rd Aug 2008 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
NEWARK SMELLS on Sun, 24th Aug 2008 7:42 am
Fudd f*****d up !
Josh Burnett on Sun, 24th Aug 2008 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.
Stereotype'd! on Mon, 25th Aug 2008 1:02 am
That’s good. At least there, he has bigger targets to set his sights on. Hopefully, he’ll hit his marks.
Randy on Mon, 25th Aug 2008 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?
MoonDragn on Mon, 25th Aug 2008 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.
FAUXRUMORS on Mon, 25th Aug 2008 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.
Devil in NC on Mon, 25th Aug 2008 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!
Mouse on Tue, 26th Aug 2008 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.