Confirmed Trade: [PHI/CBJ] Cam Atkinson for Jakub Voracek

[SnS]

As a Devils fan I approve of all the moves Fletcher has made so far. Let's hope he continues on this path.

Jarmo has been on fire these past two days.

I’m fine with this trade as a Flyers fan. Saves some money for contracts of current players. And Cam is more of a goal scorer.

 

[Esq]

Seems fair?

 

[FunkySeeFunkyDo]

Cam Atkinson is 32?!!?! Older than Voracek?

 

[One Winged Angel]

they got the futures yesterday. Atkinson doesn’t work with no one feeding him the puck. At least Voracek might do something with Laine.

Yes, but Voracek isn’t helping a rebuild.

If there were assets attached to Voracek, then ok, but this isn’t a good deal for CBJ and it can’t be justified as rebuilding when you’re taking on a player around the same exact age (months apart), when you could’ve turned Atkinson into futures.

 

[Louie the Blue]

Now do whatever if possible and flip Atkinson for Tarasenko.

Why would the Blues take on term and cap?

 

[Poppy Whoa Sonnet]

Columbus comes out ahead, younger, better player signed for fewer years. Two bad contracts.

Edit: I remembered the age gap being bigger, even if you treat the age as a wash Columbus comes out ahead.

 

[Rich Nixon]

Seems like a very strange deal... I thought Atkinson was a huge part of the CBJ franchise i'm surprised they'd move him unless he wanted out of the rebuild.

I think he was actually signing things at their draft party literally last night.

 

[ClevelandJacketFan]

Yes, but Voracek isn’t helping a rebuild.

If there were assets attached to Voracek, then ok, but this isn’t a good deal for CBJ and it can’t be justified as rebuilding when you’re taking on a player around the same exact age (months apart), when you could’ve turned Atkinson into futures.

How about Voracek helps fit with the players on the current team, which in turn should help boost his and others trade values, helping expedite the rebuilding process.

To be perfectly honest with you, I think the Jackets could still be a pretty decent team while rebuilding next year if a few things fall their way. Voracek and Laine could be the thing that both need to rebuild their careers.

 

[flyerslducks]

Columbus comes out ahead, younger, better player signed for fewer years. Two bad contracts.

younger by 2 months lol

 

[Be a Hab]

I like it for Columbus hopefully a good fit with Laine. 5v5 might be a little harder but those 2 on the same PP will be great

 

[Combat Koala]

I’m fine with this trade as a Flyers fan. Saves some money for contracts of current players. And Cam is more of a goal scorer.

Yeah, eventually this is a pretty fair trade for both sides I think. Unfortunately. I'm not sure why I was so excited. Hope we see more Ristolainen-type trades from Fletcher.

 

[swflyers93]

I like the deal. Since 2016-2017, Atkinson has scored more goals than Voracek. What was last year's highlight for Voracek? Only thing most fans remember is him going after a sports writer. Flyers have Coots, Hayes, Atkinson, Laughton as their centers. We need some toughness on defense and Risto brings that. As far as his stats go, it's no surprised that some people are saying it sucks because of his stats. Risto has had 6 NHL coaches in his time in Buffalo. He will play on the 2nd pairing. I hated that we gave up a 1st round pick but it is what it is. Pales in comparison to Seth Jones getting 9 million from Chicago, haven't they learned from all their 10-11 year deals for their players? Oh his brother is there, big deal. I like what Chuck has done. Gives us some money to get a backup goalie and maybe a veteran winger.

 

[La Bamba]

This is good for Columbus. Jackets are heading in a good direction

Less term and a player that fits in better IMO

Him and Laine should be a good combo

 

[SnS]

Yeah, eventually this is a pretty fair trade for both sides I think. Unfortunately. I'm not sure why I was so excited. Hope we see more Ristolainen-type trades from Fletcher.

I’m still trying to wash the memory of Fletch trading for Risto out of my head.

 

[One Winged Angel]

How about Voracek helps fit with the players on the current team, which in turn should help boost his and others trade values, helping expedite the rebuilding process.

To be perfectly honest with you, I think the Jackets could still be a pretty decent team while rebuilding next year if a few things fall their way. Voracek and Laine could be the thing that both need to rebuild their careers.

I’d rather bank on futures than a player that’s about to turn 32 and whose numbers have fell off tremendously even on a much better team.

I’m not gonna tell you how to think, but I just don’t like the move at all for Columbus. You disagree? Fine by me.

 

[McOvechking]

Columbus takes on some salary to get a better player whose contract is up a year earlier. I don't think this is a bad trade for them. Philly gets some cap room and a superior goal scorer, so I don't think this is a bad trade for them either.

 

[SnS]

I like the deal. Since 2016-2017, Atkinson has scored more goals than Voracek. What was last year's highlight for Voracek? Only thing most fans remember is him going after a sports writer. Flyers have Coots, Hayes, Atkinson, Laughton as their centers. We need some toughness on defense and Risto brings that. As far as his stats go, it's no surprised that some people are saying it sucks because of his stats. Risto has had 6 NHL coaches in his time in Buffalo. He will play on the 2nd pairing. I hated that we gave up a 1st round pick but it is what it is. Pales in comparison to Seth Jones getting 9 million from Chicago, haven't they learned from all their 10-11 year deals for their players? Oh his brother is there, big deal. I like what Chuck has done. Gives us some money to get a backup goalie and maybe a veteran winger.

Atkinson is a RW.

 

[The Burdened]

Cam Atkinson is 32?!!?! Older than Voracek?

they will be both be 32 when the season starts and 32 when the season ends

 

[PensPlz]

Grass isn't always greener. Enjoy the Blue Jackets, Voracek

 

[The Madrigal]

Good trade for both teams that makes sense.

 

[wonton15]

Voracek: trade me
*gets traded to CBJ*

 

[amnesiac]

Like what is Philly doing???

a big science experiment

 

[Extra Texture]

I think he was actually signing things at their draft party literally last night.

Ouch

At the very least, this probably puts a sizeable chip on his shoulder. I bet he turns in a solid season next year.

 

[hockeyarena]

Now laine wont be the only one turning on the coach. Excited to watch the cbj tire fire next season.

 

[DEVILS130]

Seems like a good ‘change of scenery’ trade for both players and teams. I think Voracek is the slightly better player at this stage of their careers but he also carries a higher cap hit. Funny that things come full circle for Voracek…back to Columbus