Confirmed Trade: [WPG/SEA] Mason Appleton for 2023 4th round pick

[jetsforever]

Kind of weird but good to bring him back!

In terms of buying/selling, this could either be a cheap buy or a safety if Copp or Stastny are moved

 

[Buresflyingelbow]

Great pickup! Wanted him on the Canucks and the price was right.

 

[Hottubber]

Appleton needed to replace Copp next year.

 

[CupInSIX]

sounds like Copp is still on the move, got an offer for 2 2nds but waiting it out for a higher bid tomorrow

So in other words, a tabled for 2s?

 

[DFF]

Winnipeg are buyers didn't expect that

Does garage sale count?

 

[MMC]

 

[GKJ]

4th round pick the best they could do?

 

[abo9]

wow. I thought Appleton was promising just last year?

Seattle with the big selloff..

 

[Hunter368]

I love it, nice pick up and cheap, still a RFA and was very good with the Jets on the 3rd line.

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

Hakstol crushed his soul way too much. Excited to have him back, loved him on the Jets. He was the whole reason I followed Seattle this season.

 

[The Nuge]

How is that all they could get for him? He’s still an RFA this summer

 

[BrannigansLaw]

Seattle's coming for all your waivers tomorrow

I’ll buy you a beer if they take Mrazek.

 

[Bye Bye Blueston]

Seems way cheap. Do only defensemen have value now?

 

[Guardian17]

Great to have Appleton back!

 

[Tasteless Beaver]

Remember when Ron Francis' base offer was a 1st round pick+ to protect players in the expansion draft? How'd that go for ya, Ron? We probably would've paid more than a 2023 4th to protect him in the first place.

 

[Richard88]

Why is Winnipeg adding?

They're preparing to sell high on Copp, and Appleton is a replacement with term who can fit in seamlessly so they don't completely take themselves out of the playoff race. The best of both worlds for Winnipeg.

 

[HoseEmDown]

Thought Appleton was decent for stretches but just not consistent enough. He's arbitration eligible and I just don't think Francis wants to pay too much for someone who might be on the 4th line next year.

 

[rocketdan9]

Thats it?

Jets might as well keep Copp and go back with Copp Appleton Lowry

Good line

 

[Tao Jersey Jones]

Seattle's roster is now at 18/23. How long do they have to get to 20? 24 hours so they can claim everyone off of waivers tomorrow?

 

[Duke749]

Thought Appleton was decent for stretches but just not consistent enough. He's arbitration eligible and I just don't think Francis wants to pay too much for someone who might be on the 4th line next year.

I don’t think Seattle is deep enough to have him on the 4th line though. Of course, coaches like to get in the way sometimes. lol

 

[Jets]

Rather have Mason Appleton for a 4th than a 4th round pick that might end up becoming Mason Appleton

 

[Buresflyingelbow]

Great trade WPG! Clear winners In my mind.

 

[Just Linda]

Seattle is like really really bad at this.

 

[StreetHawk]

Trading a mid round pick for somebody that has succeeded here != buyers. I hope anyway.

Appleton is an rfa.
Just turned 26 on Jan. Not a rental. Good deal by Winnipeg.

 

[BatVader]

YES… that’s one of my hoped for moves… welcome back Apples.
It’s roughly what I expected it cost us to get him back, so I‘m good with it

Now Chevy needs to get us an RHD with Copp.