Value of: Alexander Barabanov

[Son of Petter]

Could this guy be a sneaky add for a playoff team? He’s been injured half of the year & only has 9 points in 34 games but he’s on an expiring deal and has averaged 43 points the last 2 seasons before this one. Feels like he could slip into a middle 6/pp2 role for a playoff team pretty easily. What’s the acquisition cost?

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[Gecklund]

If we get a 4th for him I’d be pretty happy. He’s been pretty bad this year. He was much better the last few years and Sharks messed up not moving him earlier.

 

[Son of Petter]

If we get a 4th for him I’d be pretty happy. He’s been pretty bad this year. He was much better the last few years and Sharks messed up not moving him earlier.

Has he been that bad or just on a team that’s really been struggling/lack of identity?

 

[Gecklund]

Has he been that bad or just on a team that’s really been struggling/lack of identity?

He’s been that bad. You have guys like Duclair, Granlund, Eklund, Hertl, Zetterlund etc who are doing okay to well. Barabanov has not been very good

 

[TheNumber4]

Something about his name screams major uptick on a contender.

 

[Groo]

He was injured to start the season
Off the top of my head, I couldn't say how many games he missed.
Prior to this season, Sharks fans were very happy with his game

 

[Master P]

If we get a 4th for him I’d be pretty happy. He’s been pretty bad this year. He was much better the last few years and Sharks messed up not moving him earlier.

We'll not only give you a 4th, but we'll throw in a Connor Sheary as well.

 

[Gecklund]

We'll not only give you a 4th, but we'll throw in a Connor Sheary as well.

If we are taking Sheary that pick needs to be upgraded. Sheary is poopy.

 

[bruins4thecup65]

Gryzlyk, Forbert a 4rth for Duclair and Barbue

 

[Stewie Griffin]

Gryzlyk, Forbert a 4rth for Duclair and Barbue

There's really no reason at all for the sharks to take on more cap and more defenseman (they have too many already even though they aren't good) for only a 4th.

 

[CanadienShark]

Gryzlyk, Forbert a 4rth for Duclair and Barbue

Where's the incentive for San Jose?

 

[bruins4thecup65]

Where's the incentive for San Jose?

All 4 players suck that’s the incentive lol

 

[Gentle Man]

He's ours first. I claimed him already. Sorry

 

[Pinkfloyd]

All 4 players suck that’s the incentive lol

A 4th isn't really worth the effort to shuffle four expiring contracts.

 

[bruins4thecup65]

A 4th isn't really worth the effort to shuffle four expiring contracts.

You won’t get better anywhere else

 

[Dicdonya]

He is the epitome of a complimentary player, so if you trade for him you better have a spot in the top 6 for him with a player that can carry the line.

If you have that, he’s a decent pickup, if you pick him up to be a depth third liner, you’ll be sad you did.

As for value yeah a mid round pick, or if your GM is feeling frisky we’ll accept a 2nd

 

[Patty Ice]

You won’t get better anywhere else

Ok

 

[Pinkfloyd]

You won’t get better anywhere else

I think Duclair alone will get better elsewhere.

 

[One Winged Angel]

He’s someone I suggested the Rangers to go after.

 

[DG93]

I think Barabanov will do better on a contender (did much better the last 2 years when playing with Karlsson and Meier), but right now his value is down. I would take a 4th round pick for him.

 

[Juxtaposer]

Has he been that bad or just on a team that’s really been struggling/lack of identity?

It’s a bit of both. He’s battled injuries and Covid this season, and spent significant time in the bottom-6 and second PP unit. But he also hasn’t been great. It’s sad because he was genuinely very good last season.

I think throwing a 3rd round pick or even a 2nd rounder at the Sharks for Barabanov would be a savvy move for a contender needing depth and a guy who could step into their top-6 in case of injury. I do feel like he’ll bounce back at least somewhat if he’s on a team with a little structure. When he’s on his game he’s solid in all three zones.

 

[Son of Petter]

With him being Millstein client I wonder if the Canucks look at him. Need top 6 help.

It’s a bit of both. He’s battled injuries and Covid this season, and spent significant time in the bottom-6 and second PP unit. But he also hasn’t been great. It’s sad because he was genuinely very good last season.

I think throwing a 3rd round pick or even a 2nd rounder at the Sharks for Barabanov would be a savvy move for a contender needing depth and a guy who could step into their top-6 in case of injury. I do feel like he’ll bounce back at least somewhat if he’s on a team with a little structure. When he’s on his game he’s solid in all three zones.