Confirmed with Link: Frank Vatrano to NYR for a 4th round pick

[HockeyBasedNYC]

Main thing I liked about him last night was his willingness to go to the slot, our team is sooo perimeter. If he was on the ice in that final minute he probably bangs in that rebound in the dying seconds that we didn't capitalize on because we didn't have anyone in the slot and the puck just went back to the blueline

He almost got one like that on his very first shift. Hopped right over his stick.

If he can draw defenders to the middle of the ice and to the net, it only opens up more space for Bread which may allow him more looks to actually shoot the damn thing

 

[will1066]

I thought he played his game and tried to have fun out there.

 

[bl02]

Hope we get to see more of that shot of his then again been saying that about Chytil and Lafreniere as well. Hopefully he finds ways to get open.

 

[Lion Hound]

FRANKIE VATS!!!

 

[will1066]

Wtf was Frank the Tank anyway? Glad we're now giving him nicknames like Frankie V, etc., worthy of his Italian heritage.

 

[Crease]

Frankie Meatballs

 

[Brief Candle]

Frankie Meatballs

Eyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy! Frankie Meatballs!

This nickname has my vote. Missed basically the whole game due to girlfriend aggro, as we would say in the nerd world. Sigh...

 

[Matt Rentfree]

Frankie Meatballs

I prefer the alliteration of Frankie Fettucine

 

[Riche16]

I prefer the alliteration of Frankie Fettucine

I could get behind this

 

[Mandar]

Frankie Five Angels…

classic….

 

[KevinFinnerty]

Frankie Moltisanti or Frankie Carbone who got found in the freezer

 

[n8]

So he’s Gauthier but can actually finish?!

Gauthier is faster IMO

 

[RangerBlues]

Rangers just love D and LW till it hurts.

 

[KevinFinnerty]

Their PP is so much better than ours

 

[KevinFinnerty]

What is going on??

 

[bl02]

Drury made a low key good trade with this guy. He will be just fine down the stretch

 

[SnowblindNYR]

Their PP is so much better than ours

Our PP is second in the league and first in the league since like January. They're allowed one off game against the two time defending champs. I'm even ignoring the GWG.

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

Crazy they got him for only a 4th.

He’s fit in perfectly on the top line. Wicked shot, hustles. I love how he skates the puck out of trouble, several times a game. He hasn’t made too many mistakes and has potted 5 in his last 5

 

[bobbop]

Growing up in New York, I had so many friends who were known as "Frankie Boy"

Just feels right

 

[ThirdEye]

Not exactly sustainable but it's been fun watching him. Save some for the playoffs Frankie!

 

[RGY]

Vatrano isn’t going to score at this pace the rest of the way. BUT, getting the threat of his shot that can be a difference maker for a mere 4th round pick was a fantastic move by Drury. Last night it was a difference maker and helped us get a big W.

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

Seems like Mika and him are building a connection too.

 

[Chytilmania]

He may not score at this clip forever, but he does one thing the top 6 is allergic to...he shoots the puck!!

And seriously over the years we haven't had a guy who's beating goalies with wristers from far out since like Gaborik? Then he does it twice within seconds the other night. I think he'll sustain decent production into the playoffs.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

12 points in 15 games vs the Penguins for Vatrano.

 

[Jaromir Jagr]

Wonder how much he is going to be seeking in the off-season. Would like to keep him around. He fits this team like a glove. Speedy, in on the attack, shoot first. They need more like him.

I really like the element he, Brod & Motte have added. They give the lineup a lot more kick then we had earlier in the year.