Confirmed with Link: Tim Erixon traded to Chicago for Jeremy Morin

[CBJ Tiffin]

https://twitter.com/BlueJacketsNHL/status/544152350773243904

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[Socks]

Well there's one d solution.

 

[Samkow]

I like this trade and wish the best to Erixon.

So, we have a billion forwards now. What do we do with them?

 

[DJA]

Wow, love this trade.

 

[TaketheCannoli]

Ooooh Robert's going to be pissed off.

 

[Jaxs]

What type of game does Morin play?

 

[ClevelandJacketFan]

I really liked Erixon and will definitely miss him. I thought we could use a more mobile defender in our lineup.

I have no thoughts about Morin because I've never seen him play nor have I heard much from him. I see he is a bigger forward, so he definitely fits that profile. Hopefully he's good.

 

[Samkow]

What type of game does Morin play?

Blue Jackets hockey. (And I don't mean that phrase in the douchy way that some of the whiners here use after we lose) He'll fit in well.

 

[DJA]

I like this trade and wish the best to Erixon.

So, we have a billion forwards now. What do we do with them?

Get Skille off the 2nd line and Boll to the press box

 

[ClevelandJacketFan]

Get Skille off the 2nd line and Boll to the press box

Or, more preferable to the press box, another team.

 

[Cowumbus]

Blue Jackets hockey. (And I don't mean that phrase in the douchy way that some of the whiners here use after we lose) He'll fit in well.

top 6? or nah (like take skilles spot on joey line)

 

[AvsRobin]

Could turn out well for all four parties.

 

[Samkow]

top 6? or nah (like take skilles spot on joey line)

I'd say top 9, but I think we'll see him in Skille's spot Tuesday.

 

[1857 Howitzer]

Looks like he should fit in here. Good trade IMO.

 

[Jackets16]

https://twitter.com/BlueJacketsNHL/status/544152350773243904

I know I like Erixon more than most, but this is probably a good trade.

 

[Jackets16]

I like this trade and wish the best to Erixon.

So, we have a billion forwards now. What do we do with them?

Well, we have a few who shouldn't be playing on our team for different reasons.

 

[Iron Balls McGinty]

Looks like Morin needed a change of scenery too. 0 points in 15 games this season but did have 11 in 24 games last year.

Definitely better than a mid to late round pick that a bunch of people seemed to think Erixon was worth.

 

[CoachQ]

Morin had a good stretch for us last year when we had a rash of injuries. Had about 6 or 7 goalsin the last quarter of the season. Has the potential to be a 20 goal scorer but has to play in the top six. Didn't play on the pp or pk at all. Has a pretty good shot and is not afraid to go into high traffic areas. I don't follow it but I think he has had pretty good Corsi numbers so a lot of stats guys were very upset when he was benched.

Erixon from what I've read is a more mobile defenseman correct. What are his strengths/weaknesses in your opinions?

 

[Jackets16]

Looks like Morin needed a change of scenery too. 0 points in 15 games this season but did have 11 in 24 games last year.

Definitely better than a mid to late round pick that a bunch of people seemed to think Erixon was worth.

He has done well in the AHL too. Hopefully, he takes advantage of the chance he is being given.

 

[EspenK]

I know I like Erixon more than most, but this is probably a good trade.

Me too re Erixon and hopefully he develops for the Blackhawks.

I'll reserve judgement on the trade for awhile. Morin seems like he could be another banger type F - maybe Jenner like with a bit less offense and a bit more nastiness?. I think we still lack the skill guy that could really upgrade this team but we weren't going to get him for Tim Erixon.

 

[punk_o_holic]

So, we have a billion forwards now. What do we do with them?

Has Rychel been sent down yet? One solution there. Any chance we throw Troop or Cracknell on waivers/send them down?

 

[Socks]

Morin had a good stretch for us last year when we had a rash of injuries. Had about 6 or 7 goalsin the last quarter of the season. Has the potential to be a 20 goal scorer but has to play in the top six. Didn't play on the pp or pk at all. Has a pretty good shot and is not afraid to go into high traffic areas. I don't follow it but I think he has had pretty good Corsi numbers so a lot of stats guys were very upset when he was benched.

Erixon from what I've read is a more mobile defenseman correct. What are his strengths/weaknesses in your opinions?

He's a good decision maker.

 

[spintheblackcircle]

I think I like it.

 

[Iron Balls McGinty]

Has Rychel been sent down yet? One solution there. Any chance we throw Troop or Cracknell on waivers/send them down?

They don't have to make any moves just yet until Tyutin gets activated. That could be real soon. I would assume a forward will go down when that happens since I'm not convinced the team is ready to make a decision on another d just yet since they are on the verge of having 8 out 9 healthy.

 

[Iron Balls McGinty]

I haven't read the whole topic but the Hawks board says Morin's agent requested a trade out of Chicago.

http://chicagosuntimes.com/sports/sources-jeremy-morin-wants-blackhawks-to-play-him-or-trade-him/

Definitely looks like a similar situation to Erixon. I wouldn't be surprised if Erixon's agent was asking the same thing behind closed doors. Or at least getting to the point of asking soon.

I certainly hope he earns his way into the lineup here. I can imagine if he starts getting regular scratchings in the CBJ lineup it could be an issue. On the plus side, the CBJ certainly aren't as deep as the Blackhawks at forward so he should have every opportunity to prove he belongs.