Pension Plan Puppets · Oct 24, 2016
Leafs waive Milan Michalek and claim Ben Smith
The Leafs made some roster moves this lunch hour, one understandable, one less so.
They placed Milan Michalek on waivers, presumably for the purpose of sending him to the Marlies. Although Michalek has been decently useful playing on Nazem Kadri’s wing, there are other options that are likely better for one of the right wing spots. Moving Michalek out, will put Leo Komarov at left wing and a right wing job frees up.
Connor Brown practiced on Kadri’s right wing today, and that may be the plan for the next few games, leaving the fourth-line wing position open.