Speculation: Fowler for Nichushkin

Akhurite

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Now that Dallas has acquired a replacement in Hudler, I could really see this happening.

Really works for both teams, Nuke gets a new home where can hopefully thrive.

Anaheim finally clears up that cap and Dallas fills a much needed hole in their line up.

I feel like Dallas would have to add slightly, what do you guys think of this as a base?
 

dracom

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Doesn't really work for the Ducks. Nuke is a RW first of all, we need LWs. He's another unsigned RFA that we would need to re-sign. He's also Russian and Murray hates Russians.This deal helps Dallas way more than it helps the Ducks.
 

dechire

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I don't think it would work simply because the cost for Fowler is higher than Dallas' need for him. Nothing against Fowler who would be a great add for many teams but he's more of what Dallas already has instead of filling a true need on D
 

WhatTheDuck

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Doesn't really work for the Ducks. Nuke is a RW first of all, we need LWs. He's another unsigned RFA that we would need to re-sign. He's also Russian and Murray hates Russians.This deal helps Dallas way more than it helps the Ducks.

We need both, but I'm really not a fan of dealing Fowler for a package centered around Nuke.
 

CupofOil

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Nichushkin doesn't have anywhere close to that amount of value, one of the most overrated prospects of the last several years which is saying a lot. Does he have much more value than Yak at this point? Maybe Despres for Nichushkin.
 

UnicornONtheCOBB

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seems like a solid deal for both teams. Fowler is 2 years away from being a UFA, and that does help even up the value. Dallas probably needs to add a pick or prospect, but I still think the deal could work out for both teams.
 

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seems like a solid deal for both teams. Fowler is 2 years away from being a UFA, and that does help even up the value. Dallas probably needs to add a pick or prospect, but I still think the deal could work out for both teams.

Nope. Nuke is likely heading to Russia soon. Regardless, Fowler is a top pairing D-man. Nuke doesn't have that kind of value no matter how you spin it. The whole "Fowler is a UFA is 2 years, so that devalues him" logic is totally backward. If you don't think you can re-sign Fowler in 2 years, then don't trade for him. Simple as, mate.
 

Avs44

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I don't see how Nickushkin remotely commands a youngish top four defensman. Fowler has two years to UFA which might lower his value slightly, as compared to if he were signed for 4-5 years at his current cap hit, but to the point of a struggling young player who has dissapointed thus far? 100% of the risk would be on Anaheim's end here. It would be a terrible swap for them.
 

KevinRedkey

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Jan 22, 2010
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Career up to age 20:
Yakupov:
192 games played
88 points (0.458 ppg)

Nichushkin:
166 games played
64 points (0.386 ppg)

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3rd NHL season (20yrs old)
Yakupov:
81 games
33 points (0.407 ppg)

Nuke:
79 games
29 points (0.367 ppg)

______________________________________________

HF logic:
Yakupov is worth 70th overall
Nuke is worth Fowler
 
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I don't see how Nickushkin remotely commands a youngish top four defensman. Fowler has two years to UFA which might lower his value slightly, as compared to if he were signed for 4-5 years at his current cap hit, but to the point of a struggling young player who has dissapointed thus far? 100% of the risk would be on Anaheim's end here. It would be a terrible swap for them.

Same here. I have nothing against Nich or the Stars, but he's never done anything at all to imply he's valuable enough to be the centerpiece in a trade for Fowler.

I've just never seen the hype with this guy. There's no results to really support it.
 

Nucklehead Supreme

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Career up to age 20:
Yakupov:
192 games played
88 points (0.458 ppg)

Nichushkin:
166 games played
64 points (0.386 ppg)

______________________________________________

3rd NHL season (20yrs old)
Yakupov:
81 games
33 points (0.407 ppg)

Nuke:
79 games
29 points (0.367 ppg)

______________________________________________

HF logic:
Yakupov is worth 70th overall
Nuke is worth Fowler

HF Logic: One person equals everybody
 

buttman*

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Now that Dallas has acquired a replacement in Hudler, I could really see this happening.

Really works for both teams, Nuke gets a new home where can hopefully thrive.

Anaheim finally clears up that cap and Dallas fills a much needed hole in their line up.

I feel like Dallas would have to add slightly, what do you guys think of this as a base?

Nuke was drafted high but his value has dropped.
 

Magic Mittens

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I'd rather Despres than Fowler, nothing against Fowler, but Despres fills more of a need and wouldn't cost as much, still more then Nichushkin
 

dechire

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3rd NHL season (20yrs old)
Yakupov:
81 games
33 points (0.407 ppg)

Nuke:
79 games
29 points (0.367 ppg)

______________________________________________

HF logic:
Yakupov is worth 70th overall
Nuke is worth Fowler

I think the noteworthy HF logic at play here is that 8 games = an NHL season to you
 

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