Minnesota Wild at the Deadline: Brad Staubitz on Re-Entry Waivers

by BReynolds on Feb 25, 2012 11:53 AM CST in News

From Bob McKenzie on Twitter:

Wolski not on waivers. But these guys are: Ryan Russell and Clitsome (CBJ), Boulton (NJD), Staubitz (MIN), Kolanos (CGY). Staubitz re-entry.

This is an interesting move with Staubitz. With the moves to bring in three NHL players yesterday, there is no room on the roster for Staubitz without sending someone else down. Unless Mike Yeo and Chuck Fletcher suddenly think Staubitz is a better option than Jed Ortmeyer and Warren Peters, this may suggest Staubitz being moved.

We hate to use the Jump to Conclusions mat, but with the deadline there, and Fletcher having tried to find Staubitz a home before, maybe now is the time. If Staubitz clears waivers, he can be brought up by a new team, same as he could with the Wild. Perhaps a team wants to add some grit at the deadline?

Maybe Chuck Fletcher gets revenge for Wild fans and the Chris Simon for a 6th round pick debacle.

Or... maybe Fletcher is taking this step just in case someone comes calling. The waiting game begins.

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I'm not sure

Having a hard time any believing any GM would actually say, “We should get Brad Staubitz. Brad Staubitz makes us a better team.”

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by NorthernStar on Feb 25, 2012 12:00 PM CST reply actions

I really hope they haven't decided to bring Staubitz back.

It makes no sense. Unless they’ve decided that he is a better enforcer than Kassian.

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by GerDevine on Feb 25, 2012 12:34 PM CST reply actions

Haha!

There is no way Staubitz is better than the Kassassinator. Fletcher’s just doing like he did with Nystrom. He’s just trying to tempt someone to pick him up, though I don’t think it will work so well with a guy like Brad.

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by wild4life on Feb 25, 2012 12:47 PM CST up reply actions

I can't see anyone taking him.

Unless he’s just a throw-in on another deal.

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by GerDevine on Feb 25, 2012 12:49 PM CST up reply actions

"hello, is that Stan? Hi, it's Fletch..

..how about Staub…"
(sound effect of phone getting thrown through window)

PLZ?

"It's 106 miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank of gas, a half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark and we're wearing sunglasses."
"Hit it"

by mightymike D on Feb 25, 2012 1:58 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs

flec'd

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by GerDevine on Feb 25, 2012 2:33 PM CST up reply actions

True.

Maybe with Zanon/Lundin or Harding? I’m honestly don’t think Harding’s going to be in a Wild sweater by Monday night.

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by wild4life on Feb 25, 2012 12:53 PM CST reply actions

Might be the right time.

Hackett got some game time last night, so may as well keep him in and start trying to make a Harding trade deal.

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by GerDevine on Feb 25, 2012 1:00 PM CST up reply actions

Yeah

I’m just really surprised how calm and collected Hackett has been. He just doesn’t seem to show any in-game rookie jitters. He’s one cool cucumber.

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by wild4life on Feb 25, 2012 1:03 PM CST up reply actions

Hackett got sent down

Granted, he could be recalled if a Harding trade is made, but it doesn’t look like it right now.

by J.A.Berty1330 on Feb 25, 2012 1:04 PM CST up reply actions

Though

They did have to make room on the roster for Foster, Palm, and Ve…Vei…Steph. So they HAD to send Hackett down. Not saying they are definitely trading Harding, just saying they had no choice to keep Hackett up here.

by eamon17 on Feb 25, 2012 7:09 PM CST up reply actions

There were plenty of players they could've sent down

Ortmeyer, Peters, Kassian, Falk, anyone else?

It would be good to get something for Harding considering he won’t be with the Wild next year though.

by J.A.Berty1330 on Feb 25, 2012 7:25 PM CST up reply actions

Tis true

But if you don’t have a definite trade set up for Harding you can’t keep Hackett up and have 3 goalies. That would totally mess with thier heads. And I agree that they should try to get something for Harding. Don’t see him here next year, and I think Hackett can fill in just fine.

by eamon17 on Feb 25, 2012 7:38 PM CST up reply actions

Very true

I didn’t think of that. Good point. I’ve heard Pittsburgh is looking for a good backup, Harding could be that guy. Per ESPN.

by J.A.Berty1330 on Feb 25, 2012 7:40 PM CST up reply actions

Interesting

Haven’t heard that. I doesn’t matter to me where he goes, as long as we get a decent return for him. Maybe a couple of picks.

by eamon17 on Feb 25, 2012 7:49 PM CST up reply actions

I may get shot at for this...

but I think, if a Wild Goalie goes, then it’s going to be Backstrom.. Fletcher may cash in while his value is highest knowing that you have a more-than-capable replacement in Harding.. who will obviously need a significant pay rise but nothing near the $6 mildo Cap Hit of Backs..

"It's 106 miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank of gas, a half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark and we're wearing sunglasses."
"Hit it"

by mightymike D on Feb 25, 2012 2:03 PM CST up reply actions

I don't think we want to roll with Hackett and Harding next year.

by cgp711 on Feb 25, 2012 2:41 PM CST up reply actions

there's no basis for this..

but let’s start a rumour, just for a giggle..
Columbus need a Goalie.. they take Backs, you get AWT Nash?
no? No!

"It's 106 miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank of gas, a half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark and we're wearing sunglasses."
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by mightymike D on Feb 25, 2012 3:05 PM CST up reply actions

May as well throw some 2nd round picks in there too....

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by GerDevine on Feb 25, 2012 3:08 PM CST up reply actions

Agreed

I think they roll with Backs and Hackett next season, with Kuemper the starter in Houston. Then they deal Backs by next season’s trade deadline, call up Kuemper for the rest of the season, and then he and Hackett battle it out for the #1 and #2 goalie spots for the 2013-2014 campaign.

by Dave71120 on Feb 25, 2012 5:03 PM CST up reply actions

In theory

that does not sound terrible. But in reality I do NOT want to rely on 2 goaltenders, neither of which have had a full season in the NHL. Now I think those two are going to be a great tandem, someday. I just don’t think it will be next year. And even then I think (or at least this is what I would do) they will try to extend Backs one year at a reduced salary, just to give some experience as they ease one of the other two into the #1 spot.

by eamon17 on Feb 25, 2012 7:12 PM CST up reply actions

According to Russo

no roster limit after Monday, and therefore this doesn’t mean much more than the Wild being a stand-up organization trying to get Staubitz hooked up with another team when he probably doesn’t have much opportunity in the Wild’s future.

by WildEast on Feb 25, 2012 2:42 PM CST reply actions

Exactly

I think it is just Fletch saying “well Brad, we’ll try to get you something.” I think he is going to leave via the Nystrom route. Future Considerations.

by eamon17 on Feb 25, 2012 7:14 PM CST up reply actions