Value of: Frank Vatrano at the deadline.

[ZegrassyKnoll]

Vatrano is built for the playoffs and I have to imagine would fetch a high value.

That said, he plays the exact kind of game Verbeek wants us to play and seems to really like it here, so I'd be surprised if he was traded.

 

[LuGBuG]

Maybe or maybe not. It is a question of allocating resources including signing other potential free agents (i.e., a better player).

That being said, do you think Vatrano is looking for a 2 year contract? i doubt that as this is his final high dollar contract opportunity.

No I’d sign him for a longer contract though as he is a good player. As long as the money makes sense he’s very effective and can play anywhere in the lineup with the kids. He’s only 30. I’m not saying 8 years and a ton, but if it makes sense he should 100% be re-signed.

 

[NWWisconsinDuck]

Honestly I think for Anaheim right now it’s possible they could be a buyer of sorts - not because they’re contending this year but because they want to continue to take steps toward contending. Clearly, even with some glaring issues, this team is better than last year’s team and the year before that.

Trading Vatrano means it’s harder for them to continue to be competitive and for just another pick, unless it’s a first, I’m not sure that makes a ton of sense right now. They’re 9 points out of a playoff spot with a couple games in hand. They won’t make the playoffs but I think it’s far more important to have this young group striving for something and playing meaningful games than acquiring another pick for another asset