Confirmed with Link: Rangers Trade Kolarik to Pens for Benn Ferriero

[silverfish]

http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=652136&cmpid=pit-twt-penguins

I don't get it...

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[Sm0otHocKeySPeeD]

...but why?

 

[CH2]

http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=652136&cmpid=pit-twt-penguins

I don't get it...

I really like Kolarik as a depth 3rd liner....this is disappointing.

 

[Colby]

92 games of NHL experience. 7 goals in 35 games last year with the Sharks.

 

[HatTrick Swayze]

Theres an NHL body.

Great player for BC. Phenomenal playmaker at the college level. Played bottom six with the Sharks so he can grind it out but he was a good offensive talent in college.

I like it, if the org was that down on Kolarik.

 

[The Gloaming]

Split second there when I saw the name Benn.

Lol.

 

[Trxjw]

Ferriero does everything Kolarik does, but he's younger and has already proven himself as a viable spare forward. High energy and isn't afraid of the dirty areas. Could be a 3rd/4th line call-up as he definitely fits the mold of this team.

I'm good with it.

 

[*Bob Richards*]

Ferriero does everything Kolarik does, but he's younger and has already proven himself as a viable spare forward. High energy and isn't afraid of the dirty areas. Could be a 3rd/4th line call-up as he definitely fits the mold of this team.

I'm good with it.

Works for me.

 

[NYR Viper]

Uh, I don't get it. Ferriero is okay. I would rather see what Kolarik can do......

 

[Fitzy]

He has pretty significant NHL experience, so with our lack of depth on the roster he should be used.

 

[Colby]

From THN Bio

ASSETS: Works very hard on the ice, and is blessed with great skating ability. Can put up points at lower levels and add energy to his team. Is plenty versatile.

FLAWS: Is a little undersized for the role of energy player at the National Hockey League level. Needs to work on improving his consistency.

CAREER POTENTIAL: Versatile depth forward.

 

[NYR Viper]

I guess the Rangers have realized they don't like the idea of Segal + Newbury as their depth?

Not a big fan of Ferriero. I saw him a bit in SJ and wasn't overly impressed.

 

[FultonReed]

Kreider's potential replacement in the lineup?

 

[NYR Viper]

Kreider's potential replacement in the lineup?

I sure as hell hope not.

 

[FultonReed]

I sure as hell hope not.

very blunt about it. i don't think the dude's that fantastic, either, but wouldn't he be a call up consideration if Kreider were sent down?

 

[Made Dan]

Meh. Can't say I know much about Ferriero but I thought Kolarik was decent.

 

[NYR Viper]

very blunt about it. i don't think the dude's that fantastic, either, but wouldn't he be a call up consideration if Kreider were sent down?

Probably but if the Rangers are looking at him as a 3rd liner thats a problem IMO.

 

[NYR Viper]

Also of note, Ferriero was in the SJ system. So was Mashinter. Coincidence? Did they play together?

 

[Bluenote13]

Never thought Kolarik was anything.

Mashinter and BF played together at Worcester a few seasons back.

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

Maybe Kolarik requested a trade? Hes from PA... who knows.

This other guy is younger and seems to be a fiesty forward. Cant go wrong with that. Gotta trust the organization on this one.

 

[Levitate]

Ferriero was playing for WBS this year and not doing so hot

Hopefully this isn't another dumb trade because a guy "asked for a trade"

 

[McRanger]

Split second there when I saw the name Benn.

Lol.

Same here. Almost had a heart attack.

 

[nyr2k2]

Ferriero is a good guy for our system. He'll fit the mold of what we want to do quite well.

Kolarik didn't appear to be particularly highly regarded in our organization. He had little future here.

This is a solid depth move. I approve.

 

[Vitto79]

sounding like Kreider is going down and Ferriero is up

I don't love it but I also don't want Kreider to be rushed

 

[NYR Viper]

Serious question:

What can Ferriero do that Kolarik can not?

Kolarik > Ferriero at the AHL level.

Will Ferriero be ahead of Segal, Hrivik, Jean, Newbury, Mashinter, Haley in terms of order of call-up?

IMO it weakened an already weak Whale team and didn't add anything in terms of either long-term talent or short-term insurance.