Former New York Islanders forward Rob Schremp was claimed off waivers by the Atlanta Thrashers today. Schremp, a former first round pick of the Edmonton Oilers and New York native, had 10 goals and 12 assists in 45 games played with the Islanders this season.
The Islanders placed Schremp on waivers on Friday after being unhappy with the forward's offensive output on the season, but because of the weekend waiver rules that don't enable a player to be claimed over the weekend, Schremp was in the lineup on Saturday night against the Washington Capitals.
Schremp is quick and has fantastic hands. He is smooth around the net and is a crisp passer. Unfortunately, he was unable to translate that to the expected great success scouts thought he would be out of the draft.
On a personal note, I will miss the guy. He is one of the funniest people in the NHL and a great personality in the locker room that loved going to battle for his teammates and his teammates loved him.
I understand hockey is a business and from a business stand point this needed to be done, but I am genuinely upset by this today.
He worked very hard every day and, although he battled a knee and back injury in his two years on Long Island, he battled every night. He is a good friend and I will miss him. Good luck in HotLanta Schrempy!
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