RWJC Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 Canucks' Rathbone clears waivers, but will a trade follow? Jack Rathbone passed through waivers untouched today, meaning that he’ll report to the Abbotsford Canucks. He’s not the only AHL-bound Canuck, as the team cut 21 players on Sunday. Also passing through waivers were forward Sheldon Dries, defencemen Jett Woo and Matt Irwin, and goaltender Zach Sawchenko. There were no takers for Rathbone, who was a highly-touted defence prospect as recently as one year ago. The dynamic puck-moving defenceman scored 53 points in 61 NCAA games in two seasons at Harvard before turning pro in 2020. The Canucks thought enough of Rathbone to sign him to a two-year, one-way deal just last year, guaranteeing him NHL money, even while playing in the AHL. Rathbone was coming off a sensational season in the AHL, which saw him score 40 points in 39 games. But the 24-year-old has struggled defensively in limited opportunities at the NHL level. Rathbone appeared in just 11 games last season, despite a pile of injuries and cameos from Abbotsford defencemen on Vancouver’s blue line. Meanwhile in the AHL, Rathbone had a down year offensively, scoring just 14 points (5-9-14) in 37 games in 2022-23. The Massachusetts product appeared in just one game with the Canucks this preseason, the 10-0 blowout in Calgary, before being sent down. Now that he has passed through waivers, will a trade follow? There may not be a team willing to guarantee Rathbone a spot on their NHL roster, but perhaps another organization could give him a better opportunity to rise through the ranks. That was something that Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman wondered about on today’s edition of the 32 Thoughts podcast. “I think it’s a bit of a shame because I really thought for a time ago that was a really good marriage, the Canucks and Rathbone. It’s been slowly deteriorating,” said Friedman. “I do think that there were times that Rathbone considered asking for a trade but never did. But I’ve got to think now… I wouldn’t be surprised if that comes up. Just another chance in another organization.” Stay tuned. Rob Williams https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/canucks-jack-rathbone-clears-waivers-trade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammertime Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 toodles! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanSeanBean Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 Can't assume he has much, if any value. I'm hoping Rathbone puts his head down and works his butt off in Abby. Earns first call up. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWJC Posted October 3, 2023 Author Share Posted October 3, 2023 I wonder if the 2 year/1 way contract he was signed for (NHL level $) has been at all a bit prohibitive in trading him thus far? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJockitch Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 Trade of failed prospects seems most likely 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 I fully expect him to get moved. For a goalie if/when we get an injury or two. I figured as much when he was first waived. He got passed on the depth chart by Wolanin, Breezer, and Hirose. He had 2 years to steal that 3rd pair spot. Never did. Oh well. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 I wouldn't mind at all. He was a 4th rounder, so has still been a success, despite not making the bigs. With him waived, we could maybe get a 6th or 7th for him. Would hurt Abbotsford, but our D is so insanely deep that we could stomach it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rekker Posted October 3, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 3, 2023 A trade? I get how he feels, but no one wanted him for free to play on their NHL roster. 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWJC Posted October 3, 2023 Author Share Posted October 3, 2023 2 minutes ago, Rekker said: A trade? I get how he feels, but no one wanted him for free to play on their NHL roster. There might be more options once camps conclude and a few clubs have redefined or identified where they may need to add. We may even be one of those clubs. As mentioned by @DrJockitch a project prospect for project prospect deal could easily transpire. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RawkDrummer Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 Bye bye Mr. Rathbone, you've been paid well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 Bone is best buds with McDonough. Maybe he wants to play this year in Abby with his bud? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemon Face Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 3 minutes ago, RawkDrummer said: Bye bye Mr. Rathbone, you've been paid well. Amen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slegr Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 Rathbone did not impress at camp. Woo was way ahead of him. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWJC Posted October 3, 2023 Author Share Posted October 3, 2023 1 minute ago, Slegr said: Rathbone did not impress at camp. Woo was way ahead of him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 31 other teams didn't want him on their NHL roster. Maybe he should go down and actually learn how to play defence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RawkDrummer Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 2 minutes ago, King Heffy said: 31 other teams didn't want him on their NHL roster. Maybe he should go down and actually learn how to play defence. Perhaps he could help Woo with that at the same time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 Just now, RawkDrummer said: Perhaps he could help Woo with that at the same time Woo has shown signs of improvement. Rathbone still isn't anywhere close to being able to play in his own zone at an acceptable standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat land fish Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 Go play well and give the team a reason for a call up and run with the opportunity when you get one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucks curse Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 44 minutes ago, Rekker said: A trade? I get how he feels, but no one wanted him for free to play on their NHL roster. this... he just cleared waivers where someone could have taken him for free... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester13 Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 Kids these days... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWJC Posted October 3, 2023 Author Share Posted October 3, 2023 10 minutes ago, canucks curse said: this... he just cleared waivers where someone could have taken him for free... contract spot for contract spot. it’s not always just about the free pile…there are quite a few other things to consider such as other waiver eligible players, those you might want to protect, players you want to audition a bit further to gauge their development, etc etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophomore Jinx Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 He is 24 years old, and he has shown bupkiss at the NHL level, because he just doesn't have the full package needed to play in the show. Maybe he was too impressed with himself in the receipt of a 2 year, 1-way deal and took it for granted, thinking he was the man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captkirk888 Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 17 minutes ago, Jester13 said: Kids these days... Yer darn tootin! I reckalect, back in the day you had ta earn yer keep! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwarrior Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 Is he trying to be Denis Lemieux from "slapshot" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleEye Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 24 minutes ago, Captkirk888 said: Yer darn tootin! I reckalect, back in the day you had ta earn yer keep! Imagine having to work to be successful.... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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