Confirmed with Link: Wennberg (50% retained) to NYR For a 2nd ('24) and 4th ('25)

[Machinehead]

I don't care about Wennberg but I also don't really care about what we gave up.

I feel nothing.

 

[haohmaru]

I don't care about Wennberg but I also don't really care about what we gave up.

I feel nothing.

At this point, I'd almost call that a positive take for you lol.

 

[Machinehead]

At this point, I'd almost call that a positive take for you lol.

He's not terrible.

 

[Machinehead]

At least Wennberg is good at passing. This team is so bad at it.

 

[will1066]

Cuylle-Wennberg--Kakko is intriguing. But this team and coach, being what they are, will keep trying to make Kakko fit with Kreider and Zibanejad.

 

[Machinehead]

Also, we've had good luck over the years picking up Swedish guys.

 

[mike14]

Wennberg at least gives Lavi options, even if I likely won't take them.
Cuylle-Mika-KK
CK-Wennberg-Vesey
as one example breaks up CK/Mika and could still be effective

 

[NYRangers0723]

Rangers getting wennberg for less than the rumored ask when he is one of the few Cs left is solid business. Now Drury knows where he stands cap wise to add a RW over the next 48 hours

One thing is for sure he is keeping our first

 

[huerter]

Borderline 2C??

Wat??

line numbering? WAT?

 

[Mac n Gs]

Also, we've had good luck over the years picking up Swedish guys.

Incredibly handsome Swedes (sorry not you Mika) and NYR, name a better duo

 

[eco's bones]

You better hold tight then. I'm dreading the 1st and Perrault for Gentzel deal...

I really don't see the Rangers moving Gabriel.....and definitely not for a rental. He's a guy that when he turns pro is probably going straight to the NHL. There's not all that many guys who can do that.

 

[Rempe73]

I’m good with this trade, but Zibanejad sucks and Trocheck is good but not elite.

Wennberg doesn’t necessarily move the needle. We get one injury to any of those guys and our center group all of a sudden goes from ok to horrible. I would have given a 1st and a prospect not named Perreault or Othmann for a top 6 center instead.

Still would like a depth defenseman and a top 6 RW. Maybe Guentzel for a 1st, Berard, and Robertson/BMB/2nd.

 

[NYRangers0723]

I really don't see the Rangers moving Gabriel.....and definitely not for a rental. He's a guy that when he turns pro is probably going straight to the NHL. There's not all that many guys who can do that.

Gave is off limits. In fact I doubt they are trading a first either

 

[haohmaru]

Cuylle-Wennberg--Kakko is intriguing. But this team and coach, being what they are, will keep trying to make Kakko fit with Kreider and Zibanejad.

I'd take whatever the Vegas bet is that the Rangers add someone for KZ by Friday and you won't have to worry about Kakko being there.

You might have to worry about Kakko being HERE at all but that's a different thing.

I really don't see the Rangers moving Gabriel.....and definitely not for a rental. He's a guy that when he turns pro is probably going straight to the NHL. There's not all that many guys who can do that.

Perrault is going absolutely nowhere.

 

[NYRangers0723]

I’m good with this trade, but Zibanejad sucks and Trocheck is good but not elite.

Wennberg doesn’t necessarily move the needle. We get one injury to any of those guys and our center group all of a sudden goes from ok to horrible. I would have given a 1st and a prospect not named Perreault or Othmann for a top 6 center instead.

Still would like a depth defenseman and a top 6 RW. Maybe Guentzel for a 1st, Berard, and Robertson/BMB/2nd.

Mika doesn’t suck. Yes we get it he is having a down offensive year but come on kids lol

 

[mti79]

I don't really know much about him so I'm hoping he can be that 3C shutdown guy. That would be a huge asset in the playoffs.

Also, my wife saw a picture of him and she loves the guy and thinks we should sign him for at least 5 more years.

 

[LokiDog]

I’m very happy with it. I always liked Wennberg and think he’s an underrated shutdown center who has skill and can skate. The price was right and I think he gives us nice solidity down the middle.

 

[I Eat Crow]

A 2nd instead of a 3rd makes this good but not great. We suck at drafting in the 2nd round anyway, so whatever. Should help to bring back a semblance of a 5 v 5 threat to the 3rd line.

Based on merit, I'd try these lines as well for shits and giggles

Panarin line
Kreider-Wennberg-Kakko
Cuylle-Zibanejad-Trade/Vesey

 

[Rempe73]

Mika doesn’t suck. Yes we get it he is having a down offensive year but come on kids lol

Boy I hope you’re right come playoff time

 

[AlaBlueShirt]

Gave up more for him than Panthers did to get Tara and even some other trades. We always overpay .

Yup, I always feel like GMs call up our phone lines knowing we'll give up a lot more for a lot less

It's not like Tarasenko had a full NTC

 

[Savant]

Wennberg isn’t sexy but he was definitely the last attainable center left

I guess he will be in between Cuylle and Kakko and that will be their shut down line. I’ve thought Kakko should be on a shut down line since I Wanted them to sign Danault so I guess we get to see that?

 

[CommaSynapse]

Also, my wife saw a picture of him and she loves the guy and thinks we should sign him for at least 5 more years.

So we improved in good looks/60. That's promising.

 

[Machinehead]

Wennberg isn’t sexy

 

[PuckLuck3043]

I think people are going to be surprised what a difference he makes when acclimated. Brodzinski skated well and runs into the very occasional point but the effectiveness of the line suffers with him as the pivot. He’s not good and he is only here because Bonino was a corpse and Chytil is injured. This was a badly needed upgrade of the roster.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

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Those damn Swedes and their perfect hair.