Hockey Rumors: Dante Fabbro, Length of Video Review and Roster Issues in Playoff Roster Concerns.

Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman provides updates regarding Nashville Predators defenseman Dante Fabbro being placed on waivers and its implications. **NHLRumors.com transcription “… What makes news like this so captivating is its reach: Dante Fabbro tweeted out today that he went onto waivers; that tweet has received over one million views – fans love this stuff even if GMs and players do not.” Today, Nashville Predators first-round pick Dante Fabbro was placed on waivers despite only playing six games this season. People I have spoken to indicate Fabbro may not get claimed given his $2.5 million contract value. There’s not many teams capable of handling that. NHL News and Injuries: Preds, Kings, Sharks, Penguins, Avs, Isles Leafs Canucks Predators’ decision was final on this subject and, should he clear, it may lead to him moving down to AHL for increased playing time. Ron has recently made himself available for trade, with hopes that either his availability will give him an opportunity to play more AHL or encourage someone to make an offer that may make sense if 2.5 is too prohibitive a fee for him to bear. Marco D’Amico: His availability could see either San Jose Sharks or Montreal Canadiens stake a claim to him now and possibly trade him at the deadline. With the General Manager Meetings fast approaching and talks centered on length of video review timeframe and playoff roster management set to commence, Elliotte Friedman from Sportsnet offered insight on Satruday Headlines regarding forthcoming General Manager meetings: how much video review should take place prior to playoff roster formation as well as strategies on handling this task during their duration. ** NHLRumors.com transcription Ron McLean asked Elliot Friedman what would be on this week’s agenda regarding General Manager meetings: Friedman responded “So the meeting will take place Tuesday morning in Toronto and this item should be addressed then. This meeting, lasting only 3-4 hours and one day, serves to set the scene ahead of the larger gatherings in March that span multiple days. One topic they are sure to discuss are replays. Where is it, where is it going, what works, what doesn’t and where we go from here? One such issue was explored tonight during Philadelphia versus Florida goal reviews that took 5 minutes 13 seconds each to decide. One of the primary concerns here is time. How long it will take and when teams have access to challenge? So that will likely be part of their conversation. NHL Rumors: More Trades May Follow Based on Need But is anything missing here? As someone who prides herself on calling accurate plays, that is something we all hope for here. But I believe they will discuss whether there’s anything more they can or need to do; what may need to be cut back; as well as whether there is any way of shortening time commitment. Not to be overlooked is also that, as we all know, negotiations between the League and Players Association on a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) is about to commence; among some GMs I still think an important topic for consideration during negotiations would be whether they can solve playoff roster issues when cap is lifted and players stack their squad. Are there measures available or necessary to prevent that situation from taking place? Now we will see whether that leads to any discussion about player movement. Have you subscribed to our YouTube channel yet? Our inaugural season just kicked off; stay up-to-date by subscribing and staying tuned with rumor roundups and hot topics from across the league on there.