Confirmed with Link: Duchene to CBJ

[CBJWerenski8]

We have a good prospect system.
We have a young NHL team.
Our firsts will hopefully be in the 20's.
We didn't trade any of our top prospects.

Not sure how anyone can dislike this trade.

There's only one way to dislike the deal, which is Duchene's lack of a contract. That concern has a lot of merit.

 

[Absolut]

If Duchene doesn't walk, it's a good deal. 10-20 OA picks are often a crapshoot. I would guess there is at least some understanding of whether Matt intends to resign. He is not an ambitious guy like Bread, which is a positive (may be more comfortable in less spotlight) and negative (he's not as driven, IMO, as a player). He could be a very good piece on a very good Columbus team.

If all three of Panarin, Bob and Duchene walk... well, that's a different story.

 

[ClevelandJacketFan]

Getting Duchene for what I would call 4 middling prospects is a tremendous value.

 

[Viqsi]

You do know that Bergman has already signed a contract to go back to Sweden next season

Frölunda värvar back från Kanada

What I'd heard was that it was an agreement in principle but that it couldn't be officially signed yet. And Kekalainen is very good at bringing in European hockey players.

 

[Tony Quinn]

Getting Duchene for what I would call 4 middling prospects is a tremendous value.

Especially when you look at what Ottawa gave up for him last year, which may be the #1 overall pick this year. Glad Ottawa GM is not in Columbus.

 

[1857 Howitzer]

 

[The Wheelchair]

for real though who tf are these prospects?

Both smallish, skilled guys. Davidsson is a fast skater with a wicked shot, Abramov is a magician with the puck. Question is how their games will translate to the NHL, both might be too small/not strong enough. Still, high upside on both and a pretty high floor in Davidsson’s case.

 

[excaliber]

The Blue Jackets are in a bit of a pickle right now. Two firsts for Matt Duchene if he signs there. This season to date has been Duchene's best. He's not ever really been that productive to go along with his -23 and -34 seasons. I would not have given up what they did for him.

It appears that Jarmo is trying to win now? If so there is no way you can let Panarin go now. Adding Duchene and losing Panarin is a big -
Things sure got interesting.

 

[spintheblackcircle]

Die with your boots on.

 

[Crede777]

I think it is a wise move provided it wasn't made purely out of desperation.

It sounds like they are trying to transition from being built around defense and goal to being built around defense and center... which is much more effective.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Duchene will wear 95.

 

[Herbert Lewis]

Well done CBJ, your organization is showing up to help you later in the season/ playoffs. If you meet my team in the playoffs, all bets are off, but your team seems to be doing what they can to win. Be proud

 

[Hipster Letestu]

I love this trade. If I were the Senators I would have insisted on Bemstrom over Abramov. To think we didn't give up Gavrikov, Bemstrom, or Foudy and got a #1 center is a testament to Jarmo's skills. The market for Panarin just went through the roof too.

 

[Jackets16]

We traded a 1st round pick (hopefully in the 20's), Abramov (a 3rd round pick), and Davidsson (a 6th round pick) for a first line center. How can anyone be mad?

Also, we were a franchise for a long time that didn't have a first line center or a #1 defenseman. Now, we have two first line centers and at least one #1 defenseman. Also, the average age of the three is 24 years old.

Finally, this allows us to not rush Foudy and play him at LW/RW (if he is better there) if we can sign Duchene to a new contract.

 

[Gurglesons]

Happy for CBJ as a Pens fan.

Duchene is a RyJo type that you guys needed. Not a # 1 center on every team, but for a team built from the D out he’ll be great for you guys.

Hope he resigns, sucks how Panarin and Bob are messing with the stability of the CBJ franchise (I get it, just have a soft spot for the Jackets).

Definitely be rooting for you all in the playoffs outside of the fart muncher that is Torts.

Also, f*** Jack Johnson.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

So the Jackets keep their top prospects (Foudy, Gavrikov, Merzlikins, Bemstrom) and sacrifice two solid prospects and potentially two firsts for a excellent first line player.

Hats off to Jarmo here. Now get him signed

 

[Columbus Jack]

My ONLY concern with this is if we sign Duchene and SUCK in 2020. It kinda happened to OTT when Duchene went there and that pick is going to be Hughes probably. Other than that, I like the move. We should be trying to add Dzingle if we're going for it.

 

[MAHJ71]

We also thought we'd convince Bread to stay
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Disclaimer: yes I know there is still "time"

 

[Jackets16]

Quite a bit for Duchene IMO. I mean if he re-signs it might make a little more sense if the team loses Panarin, but that's still quite a haul, with or without the conditional 1st rounder.

How is that quite a haul for a first line center?

 

[Herbert Lewis]

Happy for CBJ as a Pens fan.

Duchene is a RyJo type that you guys needed. Not a # 1 center on every team, but for a team built from the D out he’ll be great for you guys.

Hope he resigns, sucks how Panarin and Bob are messing with the stability of the CBJ franchise (I get it, just have a soft spot for the Jackets).

Definitely be rooting for you all in the playoffs outside of the fart muncher that is Torts.

Also, **** Jack Johnson.

I am a Lightning fan, and I could not agree with you more.

 

[NyQuil]

Great player with sublime physical skills.

Fast, and can hold on to the puck like nobody's business in the corners and around the net.

Enjoy him, he's a treat to watch.

 

[Jackets16]

If Duchene doesn't walk, it's a good deal. 10-20 OA picks are often a crapshoot. I would guess there is at least some understanding of whether Matt intends to resign. He is not an ambitious guy like Bread, which is a positive (may be more comfortable in less spotlight) and negative (he's not as driven, IMO, as a player). He could be a very good piece on a very good Columbus team.

If all three of Panarin, Bob and Duchene walk... well, that's a different story.

It is a great deal if we sign Duchene to a new contract. It is already a good deal.

 

[stevo61]

Young team, keeps its top prospects and adds a top end center who is under 30 himself. I do like Abramov but I dont see how you cant be excited about the deal. If Duchene doesnt sign it will hurt but how can you not applaud Jarmo for trying to make the team better.

 

[majormajor]

Take your pick. The team has some nice options all of a sudden:

Panarin - Duchene - Atkinson
Foligno - Dubois - Anderson
Jenner - Wennberg - Bjorkstrand

Panarin - Dubois - Atkinson
Wennberg - Duchene - Bjorkstrand
Foligno - Jenner - Anderson

Panarin - Dubois - Bjorkstrand
Foligno - Duchene - Atkinson
Jenner - Wennberg - Anderson

Panarin - Dubois -Bjorkstrand
Wennberg - Duchene - Atkinson
Foligno - Jenner - Anderson

My favorites are the last couple options. Excited to see how it goes.

 

[NotWendell]

BUCKLE UP KIDS! This looks to be the first of about 3-4 moves.