Confirmed with Link: Cam Atkinson traded to PHI for Jake Voracek

[Fred Glover]

Well let’s see

1. cam has been open about wanting to be here

2. cam proved it by signing a contract

3. Cam was literally at a fan event last night with the management group 5 feet away from him. I highly doubt he would have been there if this was close or in the works. It’s a slap in the face to him (and embarrassing) and the fans who went there to see him last night

4. cam wanted to stay, nobody else did. He has a young family

We got the better player: no doubt about it. Cam was/is on his last legs and isn’t very effective anymore. But the optics of this deal are gross. I can’t respect it.

You are the first to complain about the talent on the ice
The business is winning and getting better players to form a better team
That’s what you wanted

 

[Fro]

I call this a big win for Philly! Good luck Jake

Maybe in year 1

 

[NotWendell]

Is Boone Jenner safe now? Personally, I think he should be captain.

 

[JacketFanInFL]

Great trade. I love it. Cam is just not a great
Player without more skilled players around him. I’m honestly shocked at the return we got for him. Good for Dr. Evil and JD.

 

[MAHJ71]

 

[MAHJ71]

Is Boone Jenner safe now?

I wouldn’t be answering his phone if I were him

 

[Johansen2Foligno]

Sad to see Cam go but hopefully Jake's offense can help ignite Laine and foster growth in the next round of young guys.

@Double-Shift Lasse - You mentioned Voracek had negative things to say about Columbus in the other thread. What were they? When I met him at the ASG years ago he raved about Columbus and how he'd love to come back one day. Also the rumor a day or two ago was that Columbus was one of the teams that Voracek requested his trade be to (a request that Philly didn't have to honor).

We swapped someone who wanted to be here for...someone who wanted to be here.

Win/Win

 

[Iron Balls McGinty]

The best I see anyone say about Cam so far is that he wanted to be here.

Great. I want to be here too but I can’t help this team get to the next level. I feel like we are in the same place with Cam.

He’ll always be loved here but sometimes it’s just time to move on if he knew it or not.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

You are the first to complain about the talent on the ice
The business is winning and getting better players to form a better team
That’s what you wanted

I don’t think the goal next year is to win games

 

[CalBuckeyeRob]

I admire Cam's loyalty but it did nothing to keep Jones or Panarin in Columbus and it wouldn't keep Werenski there either.

 

[Hello Johnny]

Shocked.

It's an upgrade on player, but I thought Cam would retire a Jacket. Hard to see such an ambassador for the club and city get moved.

I look forward to seeing Jake with Laine.

 

[OldGoaltender]

Just think back at how bad Cam was with our top lines last year. When we lost Panarin and then PLD Cam was exposed. It’s a business and Jake will be much better for Laine and I think Jarmo knows that.

 

[MissADD]

As long as everyone who hates the deal freely admits that they dislike it for non-logical, purely emotional reasons then I'm ok.

Yea. Emotions are deffo running high..

 

[Crede777]

We swapped someone who wanted to be here for...someone who wanted to be here.

Win/Win

The issue is less whether he wants to be here and more of his motivation. Hopefully he doesn't view this as early retirement.

 

[Hello Johnny]

Who are the captains next year? Boone and???

 

[ClevelandJacketFan]

I don’t think the goal next year is to win games

You want a hot take?

I think the Jackets could make the playoffs next year. They are built much better so far, and if a few things fall right (mostly health) they have enough talent to make it to the playoffs.

 

[stevo61]

Voracek brings some hugely needed playmaking ability and is likely a significant boost to Laine. Between Voracek and Boqvist we should also see a major boost to the PP. Team is going to struggle this year but it will atleast be a lot more entertaining

I kind of compare this to the Umberger for Hartnell swap but this time we get the shorter deal and the better player

 

[Hinterland]

As long as everyone who hates the deal freely admits that they dislike it for non-logical, purely emotional reasons then I'm ok.

Yeah. Except it's not non-logical. Moves like this will affect the reputation of the organization and judging by how many guys wanted out lately, I don't think the Bluejackets are in the position to make moves like this one.

 

[DJA]

This is the same Cam we were all asking why he wasn’t healthy scratched at times last season right?

 

[JacketLife]

I’m heartbroken, but as a hockey trade, it’s good.

 

[DJA]

The issue is less whether he wants to be here and more of his motivation. Hopefully he doesn't view this as early retirement.

 

[NotWendell]

We're still quite weak at center.

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

I think it’s funny that everyone hated that phony “we want players who want to be here” campaign but now we’re mad when Jarmo makes a hockey move.

Hated it because it was corny and… desperate? Not because it wasn’t true.

Sad to see Cam go but hopefully Jake's offense can help ignite Laine and foster growth in the next round of young guys.

@Double-Shift Lasse - You mentioned Voracek had negative things to say about Columbus in the other thread. What were they? When I met him at the ASG years ago he raved about Columbus and how he'd love to come back one day. Also the rumor a day or two ago was that Columbus was one of the teams that Voracek requested his trade be to (a request that Philly didn't have to honor).

I don’t remember. Seems like he pooh-poohed the city and fans.

Yes, I know things can change and people can forgive.

As long as everyone who hates the deal freely admits that they dislike it for non-logical, purely emotional reasons then I'm ok.

*raises hand*

 

[LetsGOJackets!!]

Cam got a lot of minutes the last two seasons and played through injury. He was tried with various line combos and it didn't click - not to crack on him, he has played hard, what did he have 4-5 shorties? Good luck Cam.

So when Portzy said a player / players didn't like playing with Laine - Cam maybe didn't, and Voracek said he would like too. Hopefully the team gells and makes this rebuild entertaining.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

You want a hot take?

I think the Jackets could make the playoffs next year. They are built much better so far, and if a few things fall right (mostly health) they have enough talent to make it to the playoffs.

I admire the optimism but I don’t think this roster is better than PIT, WSH, NYI, NYR, FLA, TOR, BOS, or TB.