Confirmed Trade: [NYR/FLA] Frank Vatrano for 2022 4th round pick

[leafsfan5]

Why does NYR do this?

He’s a solid depth piece they got for next to nothing

 

[Gentle Man]

It hurts after what he did last night. On it's own, I dont like it.

So whatever the other trades are need to make up for this.

 

[wampa13jku]

Damn, I'll miss Frank for sure.

Hope he gets it going for the Rangers (not on the playoffs if we see each other though ) he always seemed like a great guy and teammate, I can tell the guys will miss him.

 

[SI90]

As a Penguins fan, I don't mind this. This weakens Flordia and it doesn't strengthen the Rangers to a worrisome extent.

It weakens Florida for a microsecond because they’re about to load up. Giroux watch is on.
Also, that’s a good add for the Rangers

 

[BKarchitect]

Why does NYR do this?

They have terrible bottom six forwards and got a pretty solid third liner who can pot a few goals for basically nothing?

What’s not to like?

 

[TheReelChuckFletcher]

Seems like a cap clear for something else. Chychrun?

 

[Nihiliste]

Giroux incoming?

 

[Buresflyingelbow]

Clearing cap

 

[Laus723]

Frankie is a workhorse. He can be a pest and get under the opposition's skin, wasn't going to be able to re-sign here, this clears a spot. Definitely another move on the way. Hate that he's a Ranger now.

 

[Prominence Problem]

Good deal for the Panthers.
Pending UFA this summer, has been healthy scratch a lot this year.

 

[GirardSpinorama]

Florida is loading up.

This is a good value move for the Rangers. Good to have cap space at the deadline to make these value trades.

 

[Taluss]

Cool, I like it for the Rangers. Need that bottom 6 depth.

Hopefully we see Panthers make a big move with the space they cleared

 

[BruinsBtn]

I will always have a soft spot for Vatrano. That guy can fire the puck from anywhere.

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

Rangers fans:

Vatrano is a shoot first winger with a penchant for clutch goals. Can play PP 2. Has an elite shot, nothing else. Poor defensively. Think of a poor man's Mike Hoffman. You don't notice him for long stretches, but then he'll put up 5 goals in 5 games. Pure snipe ability. A solid depth player at a negligible price. Why aren't Panthers fans upset? Because our offense is already stacked and trading him means a huge trade for Florida is coming.

 

[FoxysExpensiveNYDigs]

Great bargain for a shoot first guy. Rangers need depth scoring and this is an upgrade over their current 4th liners.

 

[Gizmo Tkachuk]

We also were unlikely to resign him next year anyway. Thanks for everything Frankie

 

[Lundell4Prez]

The whole team is +20/30 and he’s -2

If you want a bottom line guy that’s got energy and not much hockey sense, that can chip in a few goals, he’s your guy.

 

[Laus723]

We also were unlikely to resign him next year anyway. Thanks for everything Frankie

Yep, take good care of our boy.

 

[JoeSakic13]

Definitely clearing the path for a bigger move. Florida and Colorado are prepping to go all in at the TDL.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Giroux incoming?

That's what I am expecting

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

the kind of player we need. Our bottom 6 has been a dumpster

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Why does NYR do this?

Added depth for basically free? Our bottom 6 has been inconsistent all season with AHLers in and out of the lineup.

 

[Trade]

Clearing space for Giroux, eh?

 

[Suntouchable13]

Kraken just confirmed that Gio is not playing tonight, despite his 1000th game celebration, good chance he gets moved as well. No way to be sure but Vatrano getting traded right after could be related.

Noooooooo. I wanted Gio back home in Toronto.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Florida is about to add something big, and the NYR just added a quality player.