Confirmed with Link: Gelinas to COL for a 3rd

[Devils Trap]

We got a 3rd for him ??

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAA

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[NJDevs26]

Thanks again Patrick you crazy person

 

[ForeverJerseyGirl]

Better return than I thought we'd get for Gelinas, to be honest. Wish him well, but it was best to move on from him. He just wasn't working out here.

 

[SETHROLLINS]

How long till the Avs put him on waivers?

 

[njdevils1982]

Thanks again Patrick you crazy person

but sakic is the GM

 

[SeidoN]

pick is in 2017

 

[Classic Devil]

Warofsky makes sense as a Gelinas replacement. I'm not sure Shero makes this move if he doesn't claim Warofsky first. In this case it's basically replacement of Gelinas with what Shero probably sees as a superior asset (Warofsky) and a free pick.

 

[devilsblood]

Sounds good. He was clearly not part of the plans. Get something and move on.

 

[Zippy316]

It was definitely time to move on from both sides.

Happy with the third round pick, I have this feeling he is going to put up a good amount of points over the next couple weeks while Colorado tries to push the offense out of him.

In the end though, I don't ever think he's going to be a good enough defender to be a consistent NHL defender.

 

[Classic Devil]

How long till the Avs put him on waivers?

Six months.

 

[Mustangs]

Get a 3rd of a former 2nd rounder. Gelinas just couldnt get his head to make solid reads in the defensive zone. Maybe francois beauchaim? Can get him in line for better play.

 

[NJDevs26]

but sakic is the GM

Sakic's basically a handpicked guy there

 

[JimEIV]

It was definitely time to move on from both sides.

Happy with the third round pick, I have this feeling he is going to put up a good amount of points over the next couple weeks while Colorado tries to push the offense out of him.

In the end though, I don't ever think he's going to be a good enough defender to be a consistent NHL defender.

Not to start an argument but how in the world could it be time to "move on" after only 156 games of a player that was known to be a project since the day he was drafted?

 

[Comparison Ford]

Good for both parties, Gelinas gets a change of scenery and NJ gets a pick.

 

[New Jersey Devils]

Schultz fetched a 3rd. I'd say they are a pretty fair comparison. One-dimensional defenseman.

 

[Feed Me A Stray Cat]

Not to start an argument but how in the world could it be time to "move on" after only 156 games of a player that was known to be a project since the day he was drafted?

Gelinas clearly wasn't happy with his role here, and I wouldn't be surprised if he requested a trade. I certainly wouldn't hold it against him. You don't want someone hanging around who is disgruntled and who doesn't add much value to the team.

This is best for both the organization and the player.

 

[Richer's Ghost]

Fine by me. NEXT.

 

[Zippy316]

Not to start an argument but how in the world could it be time to "move on" after only 156 games of a player that was known to be a project since the day he was drafted?

A little of what FMASC said, but also, John Moore clearly passed him in managements eyes. Helgeson seems to have won over the coaching staff as well. We still have Merrill and, possibly, Schlemko around.

He fell victim to a bit of a numbers game. Add to that we claimed Warsofsky who is essentially Gelinas' replacement and we're giving up Gelinas for a pick while getting a guy that should be able to do what Gelinas has done of late.

This coaching staff gave him chances at times, but he was just never able to iron out his defensive mistakes.

 

[Satans Hockey]

Thanks for that ot win against the Rangers in 2013, about the only really good thing he's ever done here.

He's not even worth a 3rd round pick so this is a great deal

 

[NJDevs26]

Gelinas clearly wasn't happy with his role here, and I wouldn't be surprised if he requested a trade. I certainly wouldn't hold it against him. You don't want someone hanging around who is disgruntled and who doesn't add much value to the team.

This is best for both the organization and the player.

I would bet money he asked for a trade given his situation and who his agent is.

 

[MasterofGrond]

Seems like a good deal to me.

Hope he does well in Colorado (he won't).

 

[SeidoN]

well a 3rd is good if Pirri is worth a 6th

 

[Classic Devil]

Seems like a good deal to me.

Hope he does well in Colorado (he won't).

He could. It sounds like he's going to slot in as Colorado's #6 which means regular playing time and powerplay time. He could at least potentially thrive in that environment.

 

[Brooklyndevil]

Good luck to Gelly. I just hope Shero moves some of these 3rds for a 2nd at the draft.

 

[OmNomNom]

if gelly was an animal, he'd be a really cute and loyal german shepherd with the ability to rip someones throat out, but just sucked at protecting his owner. i'll miss him a bit.