SnS
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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.
Confirmed Trade: [PHI/CBJ] Cam Atkinson for Jakub Voracek
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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.
One Winged Angel
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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.
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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.
Edit: I remembered the age gap being bigger, even if you treat the age as a wash Columbus comes out ahead.
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Rich Nixon
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I think he was actually signing things at their draft party literally last night.
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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.
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younger by 2 months lol
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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
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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.
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One Winged Angel
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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
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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
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they will be both be 32 when the season starts and 32 when the season ends
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At the very least, this probably puts a sizeable chip on his shoulder. I bet he turns in a solid season next year.
hockeyarena
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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
