Confirmed Trade: [NYR/OTT] Mika Zibanejad & 2018 2nd round pick for Derick Brassard & 2018 7th rounder

[Doriva]

Dont love it dont hate it, will really really miss Brass though.

 

[Hunter Gathers]

Ugh. I do not like this. At all.

 

[trentmccleary]

Wow, it looks like Ottawa is putting a lot more stock into what happens over the next couple of seasons.

Don't like the 2nd being thrown in. The player exchange makes some sense for Ottawa though. Needed a lefty center, playmaker and he's posted some good postseasons. I think Zibanejad has a good future ahead of him, but it doesn't look like Ottawa wanted to wait for that peak.

 

[BillDineen]

I know why the Rags do this, not sure about the Sens though.

 

[Liminality]

Why do the Sens do this? seems like a very very minor upgrade in terms of offense and overall game for a player 5 years older and more expensive?

My same reaction.

First thing I said to myself...why?

 

[Subbaman]

Interesting trade. I'm thinking the rangers are the winners here but who knows.

 

[LV*]

Rangers win this easily imo and its not even close

 

[Raspewtin]

This is a Melnyk deal. When I say the deal I went straight to Fanager. Brassard's contract is front loaded. 5m this year, 3.5m the next 2. Zib is gonna make more than that on his next contract

His signing bonuses were paid off three days ago. It was definitely a Melnyk deal.

 

[Proust*]

Fair deal. Zibby is more into DJing and has shown up fat to camp every year. He is also going to get a raise next year. Decent player though. 60 pt ceiling.

 

[D0ctorCool]

I think this is a lose-lose trade.

 

[Hunter Gathers]

I'm not a massive fan of either of these players. Anyone expecting Zibanejad to take another step or two will probably be disappointed.

I'm a bit surprised Sens had to throw in a second round pick in this trade, seeing as Rangers were the ones getting cap relief here.

Why are you surprised? Brassard is quite a bit better. He's an excellent player and a premier second liner. I'm surprised we didn't get another pick, frankly (a 3rd or so), as well.

 

[HawkeyTalkMan]

Hope Brassard didnt get too comfortable in that $4 mil NYC condo he just bought 10 months ago

http://www.6sqft.com/ny-rangers-star-derick-brassard-scores-a-4m-tribeca-condo/

 

[AINEC*]

Melnyk's wallet was looking a little flat.

 

[Skiffer55]

Does Ottawa management think they're a Cup contender? Value aside, seems odd to get older when you're a middle of the pack team who could just as likely end up back in the lottery as they could finish 8th.

 

[CanadianHockey]

I am not sure how to feel about this one. We get older and give up a higher pick for a small upgrade.

 

[PoutineSp00nZ]

I'm not a massive fan of either of these players. Anyone expecting Zibanejad to take another step or two will probably be disappointed.

I'm a bit surprised Sens had to throw in a second round pick in this trade, seeing as Rangers were the ones getting cap relief here.

Yeah im not crazy about the 2nd being thrown in there. I'd feel much better if this were a straight swap or a lesser pick were involved. But we all tend to overvalue picks around here, so what do I know really.

At the end of the day, Ottawa got more consistent down the middle, and hopefully Brassard will find better chemistry with some of Ottawa's wingers than Zibby did. Hell he could start the season with Stone and Hoffman on his wing. That aint bad.

 

[Raspewtin]

Brassard is a bonafide 1st line center who's dynamite on the PP. Pretty consistent and is good for roof shattering celebrations.

He will be very sorely missed here.

 

[Kobe Armstrong]

I'm mostly just in shock that the Rangers traded for a pick

 

[CherryToke]

I'm not a massive fan of either of these players. Anyone expecting Zibanejad to take another step or two will probably be disappointed.

I'm a bit surprised Sens had to throw in a second round pick in this trade, seeing as Rangers were the ones getting cap relief here.

his points have gone up every year and he's 23..

 

[blitzkriegs]

OTT gets a cost control and a player with higher cap hit, lower salary. Obviously this is money motivated b/c they are also dumping an impending RFA.

NYR get a soon-to-be RFA and younger player.

 

[Filthy Dangles]

I mean he was only there for 3 seasons and wasn't even drafted by NY

And....?

He was arguable our best player over that 3 year span he was here. And, the guy had balls and showed alot of heart and passion as a Ranger.

Trade value aside, it sucks to see this guy go.

 

[trentmccleary]

Maybe the big winner here is Bobby Ryan.
Zibby isn't really a playmaker and their line struggled to find chemistry.

 

[tacogeoff]

wow. what the heck Ottawa smh. Zib was just hitting his stride last season. Rangers are laughing.

 

[Gardner McKay]

Says the guy with a Brassard avi and title of "BrassGod"

Denial is a *****

He was a huge part of our team. It is quite ignorant to say he can't be a fan favorite after only being here for a few years. He instantly became a fan favorite and was huge for us in our cup run.

Now that my emotions have subsided, I think this was a good deal for us. We get younger, we clear capspace and we get a 2nd rounder. Brassard scored 58 last year. Zibanejad scored 51. The 7 points are negligible when you consider the cap space that we gained as well as getting younger and a 2nd.

This was a very smart deal for us.

 

[PoutineSp00nZ]

Brassard is a bonafide 1st line center who's dynamite on the PP. Pretty consistent and is good for roof shattering celebrations.

He will be very sorely missed here.

That good on the powerplay eh? Im glad to hear it. Ottawa needs help bad on the predictable 'everything through Karlsson' powerplay. Another area where Zibby struggled big time.