Confirmed Trade: [CHI/PIT] Sam Lafferty for Alex Nylander

[Riptide]

Given that Lafferty is a depth player, this doesn't really bother me... although at this point I question Nylander's upside. But gamble wise... yeah it's probably something I'd do.

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[RangersFan1994]

Penguins Acquire Alex Nylander from Chicago in Exchange for Sam Lafferty

 

[Empoleon8771]

I am really confused for why Chicago did this. Lafferty stinks, he has 3 goals in his last 90 games and does nothing except for throw hits and take stupid penalties.

This seems like Chicago giving up a scratch off lottery ticket for a bag of day old McDonald's from the dumpster.

 

[Kevin Musto]

Kyle Davidson really doesn't want to shed that interim tag

 

[Vitto79]

I am really confused for why Chicago did this. Lafferty stinks, he has 3 goals in his last 90 games and does nothing except for throw hits and take stupid penalties.

This seems like Chicago giving up a scratch off lottery ticket for a bag of day old McDonald's from the dumpster.

Agreed lol

 

[LRS87]

Maybe Chicago thinks Lafferty has potential with his speed? No clue why they do this.

 

[gdsmack267]

This makes zero sense for Chicago. Lafferty probably would have been on waivers soon with Malkin returning

 

[CheckingLineCenter]

Good gamble for the Pens to flip one of their many 4th liners into someone who might have some upside.

Lafferty is honestly as athletically talented as they come but lacks the brain.

Nylander prob won’t amount to anything, I bet Sully isn’t gonna love him… but nice to have some more skill.

 

[FreeBobbyFarnham]

Wilkes-Barre could use some depth scoring and moving Lafferty probably means Malkin is ready to go.

 

[Kranix]

Saw "[PIT/CHI] Sa..." and ran in here hoping for Pat Kane to the penguins

 

[TLEH]

Nylander doesn't even suck. He's just been injured and given no chance here. Love turning Jokiharju into Sam f***ing Lafferty. Great organizational move. f***ing pricks.

 

[koyvoo]

This is going to make me go back and read the Nylander-Jokiharju trade thread.

Some great, unbiased opinions in that one. Lol.

 

[Filthy Dangles]

I am really confused for why Chicago did this. Lafferty stinks, he has 3 goals in his last 90 games and does nothing except for throw hits and take stupid penalties.

This seems like Chicago giving up a scratch off lottery ticket for a bag of day old McDonald's from the dumpster.

Nylander is a lottery ticket on top of the 7-11 ash tray already scratched off with no winnings

 

[Empoleon8771]

Nylander is a lottery ticket on top of the 7-11 ash tray already scratched off with no winnings

Nylander had more points at age 21 in the 2019-2020 season than Lafferty will likely have in his entire NHL career.

 

[57special]

Put me down as someone who didn't see Nylander as much of anything at all in my AHL viewings of him. I guess a switch might flip someday.

 

[Riptide]

I am really confused for why Chicago did this. Lafferty stinks, he has 3 goals in his last 90 games and does nothing except for throw hits and take stupid penalties.

This seems like Chicago giving up a scratch off lottery ticket for a bag of day old McDonald's from the dumpster.

Haven't watched Nylander at all, so I can't comment much on him, or on CHI in general. But I can see some appeal to Lafferty as a depth player with speed and who plays a gritty game, who can play all 3 F positions, although looking over CHI's roster, I'm not sure what Lafferty brings that CHI doesn't already have... but meh w/e. And given that Nylander really is a wild card, I can see why CHI moved on from him - assuming CHI has an actual legitimate need for a depth player who's likely to never be anything more then a 12-14F. No brainer why PIT is doing this... a throw away depth player who is easily replaceable internally for someone with talent and questionable upside (meh risk (when considering what they gave up) for a high reward return).

That said... I just hope that it doesn't impact Zohorna's chances at another shot with the big club. Was really impressed by him last season. Now hopefully Alex can take a few more steps in his development and become a real asset... although I'm not really holding my breath, but who knows.

 

[Just Linda]

Does Nylander have locker-room issues or is he just not wanted

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

Does Nylander have locker-room issues or is he just not wanted

Or option 3....

He sucks

 

[Turin]

Does Nylander have locker-room issues or is he just not wanted

Just kinda sucks. But so does Lafferty in a more concrete way.

 

[CheckingLineCenter]

I think it makes sense for both sides tbh. Not seeing some massive L for Chicago (outside of the initial Jokiharu trade).

 

[tsujimoto74]

Does Nylander have locker-room issues or is he just not wanted

His dad is known for being something of a meddler, but his biggest issue is how soft he is. Nylander is the softest player I've ever seen suit up for the Sabres. Contributes absolutely nothing outside of his limited offense.

 

[AlexModvechkin8]

Lafferty always struck me as a pretty big dude with good wheels who was nothing if not a pain in the ass when he played Washington. Maybe Chicago wants more sandpaper. Nylander has more upside but probably not as suited to an energy role if he’s not in a scoring role.

 

[Zats Muccarello]

I'm not sure I'd be happy with this as a Chicago fan, Nylander is still young and still has some sort of upside.

 

[Hattrick Kane]

Nylander stinks. This trade won’t mean anything in the long run.

 

[HighLifeMan]

Does Nylander have locker-room issues or is he just not wanted

Or he's just a soon to be 24 year old that is currently a half point a game player in the AHL who does not have the all around game to contribute effectively at the NHL level? His value is non existent.