Confirmed with Link: PLD to the Kings for Iafallo, Vilardi, Kupari and a 2nd in 2024 (orig Mtl’s pick)

[Tom ServoMST3K]

I am a little baffled we added nothing. I figured some kind of depth was gonna be headed back the Kings' way.

 

[Buffdog]

Kupari was a first round pick in 2018, the year we dealt ours to St Louis for Statsny

So now we have a guy who went 1st round that year, its almost like we picked him ourselves lol

Doesn't look like he's much of a point producer at any level, but he's big and can skate. I'm thinking he'll slot in nicely at 4RW

 

[Turin]

I was not a fan of the move to deal Laine for PLD, but Chevy’s method payed off by banking on the big C as an asset. Vilardi and a 2nd is more than I thought the Jets would get given the situation. Great depth pieces.

 

[Mud Turtle]

 

[EpicGingy]

Pretty good haul for a guy that didn't want to be here. Going back to the original trade with Laine I feel like we've done fairly well.

 

[DRW204]

bet Habs fans wish they had Bergevin still

 

[gojetsgo]

pagnotta said twice on the kenny/renny show that they could flip iaffalo

 

[Jets 31]

Wow what a trade by Chevy, this would be a great trade even if Dubois wanted to stay here. Chevy says thanks and runs away.

 

[SUX2BU]

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Quit sluffin off and get back to work

 

[Mud Turtle]

I can see Chevy maybe asking for Vilardi and Iafallo. And then adding Kupari as a bargaining chip that he was willing to let go of.
But to dare ask for all three PLUS a second round draft pick… and get all of it?! Even after all the delays he didn’t flinch.
That man has balls of steel!

 

[jokesondee]

Kupari was a first round pick in 2018, the year we dealt ours to St Louis for Statsny

So now we have a guy who went 1st round that year, its almost like we picked him ourselves lol

Doesn't look like he's much of a point producer at any level, but he's big and can skate. I'm thinking he'll slot in nicely at 4RW

Led LA in hits last season too. We can definitely use more of that!

 

[badi]

bet Habs fans wish they had Bergevin still

No

 

[kenobiwan]

Now the filthy Habs can get him for free in 8 years

 

[FrozenKing18]

Y'all are getting some great players! I'm pretty bummed out about losing Vilardi. Kid has skills! Protect him at all costs!

 

[KingBogo]

I am a little baffled we added nothing. I figured some kind of depth was gonna be headed back the Kings' way.

It looks like they weren't that interested in of the depth that may have been added. They are likely pretty confident they will be able to fill out their roster with UFAs looking for work.

 

[DeepFrickinValue]

Good trade if Vilardi stays healthy. 2nd round pick is bonus. Vilardi was Kingstons top gun in the OHL playing with Robertson, Robertson was 2nd fiddle on that team.

Jets should really invest in load management stop playing players that are injured.

 

[BobTheSolarsystem]

Nice haul.... only thing I'd change is Durzi instead of the pick but I didn't think Chevy would get this much for PLD

 

[GeorgeJETson]

I think it's fair to say that there must have been another team or two involved who drove up the price.

 

[StreetHawk]

It looks like they weren't that interested in of the depth that may have been added. They are likely pretty confident they will be able to fill out their roster with UFAs looking for work.

LA has $4.5 mill in cap room with a 16 player roster right now. Need to make another move to fill out their roster.

 

[KingBogo]

I think it's fair to say that there must have been another team or two involved who drove up the price.

That seems likely based on the return.

LA has $4.5 mill in cap room with a 16 player roster right now. Need to make another move to fill out their roster.

I was thinking more of the depth guys that float around for close to league minimum. Though it does seem likely they make more moves.

 

[Tom ServoMST3K]

Nice haul.... only thing I'd change is Durzi instead of the pick but I didn't think Chevy would get this much for PLD

Yes, but it is objectively funny that a MTL pick is included in the deal, and I honestly value that way more than that sort of depth player.

 

[Gil Fisher]

pagnotta said twice on the kenny/renny show that they could flip iaffalo

was my thought too

 

[Mud Turtle]

PLD ended up signing for 8
Vilardi is UFA 2027

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this year 5v5

So last year Vilardi would have been second on the Jets for Points per 60 and Iafallo would have been fourth.
Both of them WAY ahead of Dubois.

 

[DRW204]

this trade has potential to propel us team way ahead of where we got w/ dubois imo.

a lot hinges on vilardi of course, however there are some v promising things to his season last year. Defensively, scoring stats... all appear to be pretty good.

it is his 1st real good one, and obviously injuries play a part through his career. im a bit hesitant to say whether the deal is v good or bad until they play, but honestly with PLD we didn't go anywhere so at the v minimum we didn't get worse.

 

[Tom ServoMST3K]

I don't get people who say 8.5x8 is an overpay contract-wise for Dubois.

The trade is what it is, but that's a solid contract. This isn't 2015 - salaries have skyrocketed, and people seem to be under the impression that you can get a top-six centre from ages 25-33 for 5 million nowadays.