Avalanche Waive McCormick

[Thrillhouse]

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/feature/?fid=10460&hubname=

Colorado Avalanche: The Avalanche placed forward Cody McCormick on waivers today. The team's 5th round (144th overall) draft pick in 2001 has played six games this season, recording one assist. - TSN

[Humpzilla]

Not surprised; nor do I think anyone will consider picking him up.

What a waste.

[oldtimegoodtime]

Wow, that's tragic. Keeping guys like Laaksonen and Rycroft instead of McCormick is sad.

[Colt Seavers]

I wonder what it was that didn't pan out for this guy. He brings grit and can bring that rare level of agitation to the game. Too bad!

[Agitator97]

Well this sucks massive nuts, but like Hump said not surprising at all.

[Humpzilla]

Originally Posted by oldtimegoodtime

Wow, that's tragic. Keeping guys like Laaksonen and Rycroft instead of McCormick is sad.

Eh, I would have to disagree with you there. Laaksy is a good PK man, and a solid defensive forward for Colorado. On the otherhand, Rycroft is a wasted spot on the 4th line, and hardly deserves to be playing in the league, regardless of which NHL era this is.

Keep in mind I've probably only seen 2-3 of the Avs' games this season....

[Kingdog819]

Detroit should pick him up....but nobody will im sure

[Colt Seavers]

Originally Posted by Kingdog819

Detroit should pick him up....but nobody will im sure

Don't even start! I had enough of HOPING. for them! I would be suprised if he's not though. Someone could use his services!

[AVALANCHE FAN]

I remember reading some place that if a player makes over a certain amount you he has to be put on waivers before he can be assigned to their minor league team.

[yatyas]

Dallas could use him right now!

[Snipes19]

Well, Colorado doesn't really have any toughness at all anymore. They dumped Parros, and now they dumped McCormick. Now all they have is Lappy, and he certainly CANNOT handle the fighting duties all by himself. He's just not a very big guy and he isn't a great fighter either, so if he is their top fighter, then I wouldn't be surprised to see opposing teams taking runs at the Avalanche's star players... they just don't have the toughness anymore.

Hopefully someone picks him up though. He's a chippy player, and teams looking for some toughness could use him. I know there are a lot of teams out there with a need for a tough player. Teams like Detroit and Dallas have already been said, and even a few teams in the Eastern Conference.

[Anthony19]

Any team could use a tough guy.

[flyerfanatic]

Good gritty player I hope the flyers pick this guy up!

[AVALANCHE FAN]

Originally Posted by Wes McSnipes

Well, Colorado doesn't really have any toughness at all anymore. They dumped Parros, and now they dumped McCormick. Now all they have is Lappy, and he certainly CANNOT handle the fighting duties all by himself. He's just not a very big guy and he isn't a great fighter either, so if he is their top fighter, then I wouldn't be surprised to see opposing teams taking runs at the Avalanche's star players... they just don't have the toughness anymore.

Hopefully someone picks him up though. He's a chippy player, and teams looking for some toughness could use him on defense. I know there are a lot of teams out there with a need for a tough defenseman. Teams like Detroit and Dallas have already been said, and even a few teams in the Eastern Conference.

Its hard to be toughest dog on the block when the GM keeps pulling all your teeth!

[hockeyfighter20]

Originally Posted by yatyas

Dallas could use him right now!

why would dallas want him when they have guys like barnaby,ott,morrow?