Confirmed with Link: [CAR/OTT] Rees to Ottawa for a 6th round pick

[Boom Boom Apathy]

Ok

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[Blueline Bomber]

Sure, why not

 

[WreckingCrew]

Disappointing his development took such a nosedive, but I largely blame the failure of the AHL situation. For all the darts, we've now turned a 2nd & 4th into 2 6th round picks

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

Somewhere Kev is doing a "gang, I told you so" at the screen. He wanted Nick Robertson with this pick back during that draft.

 

[Lempo]

Pending RFA with QO of $874,125 (two-way). Among trades, this probably is one.

 

[Chrispy]

Disappointing his development took such a nosedive, but I largely blame the failure of the AHL situation. For all the darts, we've now turned a 2nd & 4th into 2 6th round picks

It's weird. He is an RFA after this year with no arbitration rights and no control, so the Canes could have kept him for more AHL depth if they wanted.

Instead, they would probably need to sign a veteran AHL player assuming they ice a full AHL affiliate next year. I think that says what they think of Rees after this season.

 

[MinJaBen]

Somewhere Kev is doing a "gang, I told you so" yat the screen. He wanted Nick Robertson with this pick back during that draft.

Well, if that is who he wanted, this trade would not be the first time he could say that.

 

[cptjeff]

Probably somebody who was discussed in a potential trade with Ottawa, and Ottawa circled back around. Gives him a fresh start with an org that's going to have more opportunity to make a team.

 

[Lempo]

It's weird. He is an RFA after this year with no arbitration rights and no control, so the Canes could have kept him for more AHL depth if they wanted.

Instead, they would probably need to sign a veteran AHL player assuming they ice a full AHL affiliate next year. I think that says what they think of Rees after this season.

Could be a player-initiated request or an outcome in a discussion of the future. Hard to blame a Canes prospect for wanting a clearer AHL situation. If the Checkers boys were frustrated in waiting for the never-coming call up, I don't want to think what these guys loaned to some other team's AHL team think about it.

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

Well, if that is who he wanted, this trade would not be the first time he could say that.

Probably, but now it's a closed book as far as Carolina goes. It's not like Nick Robertson has yet amounted to anything much yet, but he is playing NHL games now. Rees now has zero chance of doing that in Carolina, even if the chances were slim before.

 

[Lempo]

Rees now has zero chance of doing that in Carolina, even if the chances were slim before.

I was kind of hoping that he blooms elsewhere, and then we some day sign him succcessfully because of having accommodated for his trade wish back in 2024.

 

[Cardiac Jerks]

I felt like he probably was pretty frustrated with our org (I know I would have been in his position) and his contract was up this year. The right thing to do would be to let him go seek a better opportunity elsewhere as he’s at a pretty critical point in his career if he still wants to make a serious go at being a full time nhl’er. This way at least we got something in return.

 

[chaz4hockey]

Opens up a slot for other players to be signed. Clearly played much better LY and perhaps was a victim of lack of minor league affiliation.

 

[Unsustainable]

Probably a precursor trade for Chychryn in the off season.

 

[NotOpie]

This sounds like what @Lempo was intimating. I'm guessing that we're doing him a solid.

 

[spockBokk]

Wonder what draft guru “darling” will fall to the Canes with this pick.

Is a shame about Rees. Way back, he was my favorite pick from the 2019 draft.

 

[Sens1Canes2]

Somewhere Kev is doing a "gang, I told you so" yat the screen. He wanted Nick Robertson with this pick back during that draft.

No chance he’s not been committed yet.

 

[TheReelChuckFletcher]

Canes loading up on penny stocks, like they usually do. I really do think the AHL drama took a number on Rees' development, but both sides essentially get a second chance through this trade.

 

[NotOpie]

Given the Rees trade, the 3 prospects involved in the Guentzel trade, the Webber and Sleppets moves, it feels like we've identified several of our prospects that we want to sign for next season. This would hopefully bode well for a new AHL affiliation.

I mean, there's likely half a dozen or more players that are probably ready for AHL positions in our prospect pool, not including those guys already under contract.

 

[Nikishin Go Boom]

Wonder what draft guru “darling” will fall to the Canes with this pick.

Is a shame about Rees. Way back, he was my favorite pick from the 2019 draft.

Likely a likely 3rd round capable Russian that folks are scared to draft

 

[A Star is Burns]

Good for the player. Good for us to get something for a guy that's not likely making it here.

 

[HisIceness]

Trade deadline was last week. How is this possible?

 

[cptjeff]

Trade deadline was last week. How is this possible?

The trade deadline is a deadline for playoff roster eligibility. You can still sign or trade players after the deadline, they just can't be on your roster for the playoffs. Which is not a concern for Ottawa.

 

[HisIceness]

The trade deadline is a deadline for playoff roster eligibility. You can still sign or trade players after the deadline, they just can't be on your roster for the playoffs. Which is not a concern for Ottawa.

The things I learn here. Thanks!

 

[spockBokk]

Trade deadline was last week. How is this possible?

Also, today was the AHL trade deadline. Always some minor league deals leading up to their playoffs.