Proposal: Arturi Lehkonen to the Jets

[domiwroze]

Jets acquire : Arturi Lehkonen 50% retention on salary

Canadiens acquire : Nikita Chibrikov + 2nd round pick 2023


Why the Jets do that :
They are in desperate need for a good 3rd line foward that can play the 200ft game and produce. Lehkonen is a versatile player that can play on the PK and in case of injury can play on a 2nd line. Great speed, great understanding of the game. Cost controlled player that is still on a RFA deal so they can resign him.
He is also the definition of a pro; Doesn't complain. Always show up and rarely has a bad game. Fun player to be around in the locker room as well. Chibrikov is not a must hit prospect with the Jets as their focus should be on the Defense or actual 3rd liners exactly like Lehkonen. Their top 6 is already filled and Nikita might not find himself a role with the Jets on the bottom 6.
Cons : Shot accuracy is a little off target sometimes.

Why the Habs do that :
Acquire the best value possible; teams might not be willing to trade away a first rounder for Arturi. Might aswell aim for a prospect that you'd actually like in your prospect pool and a decent pick. Nikita Chibrikov is a good prospect all around 18years old that can skate well. Habs are looking to add speed and puck possession to their team and Nikita fit that bill.
Cons : Chibrikov is a little on the short side.

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[tbcwpg]

Not too interested. The Jets aren't a Lehkonen away from being a playoff contender, and by the time Chibrikov is ready to come over and contribute the top 6 is going to look much different with some big deals expiring in 2 or 3 years.

Also the Jets don't have a 2nd this year anyway.

 

[gojetsgo]

no thank you

 

[domiwroze]

Not too interested. The Jets aren't a Lehkonen away from being a playoff contender, and by the time Chibrikov is ready to come over and contribute the top 6 is going to look much different with some big deals expiring in 2 or 3 years.

Also the Jets don't have a 2nd this year anyway.

Nor the 2023, what the heck did your management do with these

 

[Snowman]

The Jets are better off keeping the young player rather than trading him for an older, bottom 6 player that is looking for a raise and doesn't give them anything they need.

 

[tbcwpg]

Nor the 2023, what the heck did your management do with these

Traded for Brendan Dillon.

 

[Gravity]

Jets acquire : Arturi Lehkonen 50% retention on salary

Canadiens acquire : Nikita Chibrikov + 2nd round pick 2023


Why the Jets do that :
They are in desperate need for a good 3rd line foward that can play the 200ft game and produce. Lehkonen is a versatile player that can play on the PK and in case of injury can play on a 2nd line. Great speed, great understanding of the game. Cost controlled player that is still on a RFA deal so they can resign him.
He is also the definition of a pro; Doesn't complain. Always show up and rarely has a bad game. Fun player to be around in the locker room as well. Chibrikov is not a must hit prospect with the Jets as their focus should be on the Defense or actual 3rd liners exactly like Lehkonen. Their top 6 is already filled and Nikita might not find himself a role with the Jets on the bottom 6.
Cons : Shot accuracy is a little off target sometimes.

Why the Habs do that :
Acquire the best value possible; teams might not be willing to trade away a first rounder for Arturi. Might aswell aim for a prospect that you'd actually like in your prospect pool and a decent pick. Nikita Chibrikov is a good prospect all around 18years old that can skate well. Habs are looking to add speed and puck possession to their team and Nikita fit that bill.
Cons : Chibrikov is a little on the short side.

The man couldn't hit water if he were stranded in the ocean. "A little off target sometimes" is flattery.

 

[domiwroze]

The man couldn't hit water if he were stranded in the ocean. "A little of target sometimes" is flattery.

Define ''sometimes''

Traded for Brendan Dillon.

Both of them, ooof.

 

[ole ole]

Not too interested. The Jets aren't a Lehkonen away from being a playoff contender, and by the time Chibrikov is ready to come over and contribute the top 6 is going to look much different with some big deals expiring in 2 or 3 years.

Also the Jets don't have a 2nd this year anyway.

For all the reasons you listed I agree. Not a good fit for the Jets.

 

[Hunter368]

No interest from a Jets POV, Jets likely are doing a restructuring this summer between players and coaches……makes no sense adding a guy on a short term deal when having to pay assets for him. Jets are not in “go for it mode”, trade him to a contender this year.

 

[Baksfamous112]

I’d expect more if we trade Lehkonen. No thanks

 

[HuGo Sham]

no from Mtl

 

[howkie]

Haha, that is brutal for Jets. Would not even trade Chibrikov for him. Let Canadiens overpay for him like they did with Armia.

 

[Mrfenn92]

Jets say no thank you

 

[Thechozen1]

Pretty much unanimously rejected for all the reasons listed above. Jets don’t give this a second thought before saying “NO THANKS”.