Confirmed with Link: Frank Vatrano to NYR for a 4th round pick

[violaswallet]

Florida going all in on JTM is my guess with the cap clearing, but I'm not knee deep in other team's cap availability for the next 2 years like some on here so I could be wrong on that take.

Also, when teams discuss drafting, guys drafted 'higher' mean closer to top of draft, so in this case the lower of the 2 picks means crappier (to me at least)

Florida fan: we have an upcoming cap crunch next couple years, doubt we're in on Miller. We need a top line RW and another LD. My guess is Giroux (he wants to come here) and one of Lindholm/Giordano come here.

 

[Panthers Propaganda]

Just take one look at the Rangers 3rd and 4th lines as of late and you will understand why people are praising this move lol.

Yeah I think he should be a definite upgrade over your guys current bottom 6. He’s no world beater but he pots a few.

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

Im not really blown away by the player- more so by what Drury gave up. So all in all a good deal.

If this is an indication (big IF) of how Drury intends to operate at the deadline, getting bargain rentals and retaining top assets for the summer or beyond, then great.

I'd still be ok spending a little more to land a player they intend to extend, but its gotta be the right guy.

 

[Lion Hound]

Good post from the Trade Forum on him from a Panthers fan. Copied and pasted below...

"Depending on how you count it, Vatrano was the fifth longest tenured Panther. Huberdeau, Barkov, Ekblad, and Weegar came before him, and Tippett/Mamin both debuted as Panthers in Fall 2017 (Vatrano was acquired around the 2017-18 deadline), both of those guys went back to their development teams for several years before coming back. Vatrano has been part of the roster for a full four years.

I'll give my NY bros a scouting report:

Pros

• Great straight-line speed
• Gives 110% like 90% of the time
• Physical along the boards
• Absolute rifle of a snap shot and slap shot
• Has a long stick and poke-checks the point-man well
• Is effective on both the LW/RW
• Is an overtime beast (at least in 3v3)
• Teammates adored him

Cons

• Some of the worst tunnel vision I've ever seen
• Can't complete a pass
• Makes his linemates worse
• If he isn't scoring, he's doing absolutely nothing
• Can be careless and is prone to stick penalties

The Skinny

• Frank is the quintessential north-south player. He's fast, he's physical, and he can snipe with the best of them. When he's on a hot streak, you can plug him in as the third wheel in any of the eight wing spots. When he's not hot, he's still a useful fourth liner with significant finishing capabilities and is a good option for the PP2 and 3v3 OT. Unfortunately, his inability to compliment his linemates and his proclivity for penalties means that this guy who can produce like a middle 6er really belongs on the fourth line with the energy players."

 

[Shesterkybomb]

I like it, these are the types of deals i hope we do and hold onto assets for next year

 

[cwede]

 

[NYRKing]

Good pick up. I really wanted Reilly from VGK but this move makes sense for a low return. Sounds like the top trade candidates are too rich atm. Hopefully we can get an LD at reasonable cost.

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

Also good on Drury if he recognized the prices are too high for rentals and struck a deal now before other teams started looking around for Option B's like this. At least he's got this in the bag already

 

[egelband]

I hope this move pushes Hunt to a more appropriate bottom six role and gets McKegg out of the regular lineup. (maybe he rotates with Reaves). Both are fine players and good guys but they’re too one-dimensional.

I like this trade template. What other all-in teams need to shed short term salary? Colorado? Toronto? Tampa or Vegas maybe?

 

[bl02]

I guess Drury wasn’t asleep behind the wheel.

 

[will1066]

Good luck, Frank.

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[RangerLifer]

Can he play center?

He IS a C. Great move!!

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Does this mean he sucks?

What's important here is understanding the context of the trade. We're not adding a star player by any means, but a solid bottom-6 option who is a clear upgrade over what we currently have.

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

I have a feeling he will be tried with Bread and Strome, after like 3 games keeping Hunt there

And it will either be a f***ing magical marriage of the 3 or an absolute trainwreck and he'll be moved back down quickly. The north-south tpye of game may actually work with those two.

He doesnt have to make them better. Accept passes from Bread and Strome and snipe, which is one of his strengths.

 

[Ola]

Good pick up. I really wanted Reilly from VGK but this move makes sense for a low return. Sounds like the top trade candidates are too rich atm. Hopefully we can get an LD at reasonable cost.

At the same time, Vatrano is named Frank which is pretty awesome. When was the last time we had a “Frank”?

 

[Lion Hound]

At the same time, Vatrano is named Frank which is pretty awesome. When was the last time we had a “Frank”?

 

[DudMan28]

What's important here is understanding the context of the trade. We're not adding a star player by any means, but a solid bottom-6 option who is a clear upgrade over what we currently have.

Also important to note that different analysts produce different results. JFresh has him rated a bit more favorably



He has good finishing metrics, which would come in handy playing with Strome-Panarin

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

Florida is going to get Giroux so is taking some cap from them helped

Solid buy low move, not much risk. He’s certainly better than some of the other guys Gallant is running out there

 

[Synergy27]

What’s not to like here? NHL player. Speed/skating are strengths. We give up one of multiple fourth round picks? Yeah, sign me up.

 

[McRanger92]

Very solid move by the leagues worst GM. He could be slotted in for Hunt on the Panarin line, but the way theyve been going recently I think GG will be hesitant to break them up. I really like the look of a Vatrano-Chytil-Goodrow 3rd line. 2 North/South guys who can skate with Chytil. Now that Hertl/Miller arent options, I think the next order of business should be to acquire a D-Man like Giordano or Lindholm for a 2nd rounder and a prospect. After that's done, sit tight until the deadline and see what opportunities present themselves; I still would keep my eye on Lehkonen or Hagel as an affordable guy for the middle six who we can control beyond this year.

 

[TominNC]

It's poorly worded isn't it? Lower meaning the lower number (higher pick), or lower meaning the further from the start (the lower value)?

I assume it's for the better of the 2 picks

The NHL.com post clearly says LATER of the two. So we keep the better pick I think.

 

[Synergy27]

His skating is actually pretty poor. Its the one big knock on his game

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[Brother Mouzone]

 

[will1066]

No.

Jersey retirement is in the early works for next season.

Im just looking out for him. Geo might attack him from PTSD.

 

[Fitzy]

Does this mean he sucks?

Just watch the God Damn hockey player and make up your own mind holy f*** twitter is terrible