Rumor: Is Atkinson next?

[theD86]

http://nhl.nbcsports.com/2016/01/07...-jackets-atkinson/?ocid=Yahoo&partner=ya5nbcs

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[Johansen2Foligno]

To the Rangers? No way.

 

[Dr. Fire]

To the Rangers? No way.

And if he do go to the Rags, the return would need to be worth it.

 

[FlavortownGrinder]

As much as I love Hartnell, at this point I'd rather see him go before Atkinson.

Value, age, etc.

 

[Dumais]

Who needs offense anyways. And I heard Atkinson next contract is going to be a problem. Get rid of all these ungrateful players who can score goals. We don't need that kind of attitude messing up the rest of the team.

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

No. No he's not.

 

[We Want Ten]

Who needs offense anyways. And I heard Atkinson next contract is going to be a problem. Get rid of all these ungrateful players who can score goals. We don't need that kind of attitude messing up the rest of the team.

1/10. Try harder.

 

[DJA]

Who needs offense anyways. And I heard Atkinson next contract is going to be a problem. Get rid of all these ungrateful players who can score goals. We don't need that kind of attitude messing up the rest of the team.

Yeah, Cam has proven to be a real a-hole in negotiations. It took all of 5 minutes for him to sign his last deal, that rat *******. He didn't even hold out for part of training camp! Scum bag.

 

[blahblah]

http://nhl.nbcsports.com/2016/01/07...-jackets-atkinson/?ocid=Yahoo&partner=ya5nbcs

I'd say highly unlikely. This would a trade in which the Jackets would try and punish the other team.

I get the feeling that a lot of teams are going to be very interested in Atkinson as we get closer to the deadline. That contract is looking better and better by the day.

 

[blahblah]

1/10. Try harder.

Yeah, that was a pretty terrible analogy and lame attempt at sarcasm.

 

[Dumais]

Yeah, Cam has proven to be a real a-hole in negotiations. It took all of 5 minutes for him to sign his last deal, that rat *******. He didn't even hold out for part of training camp! Scum bag.

Yeah, but he's a proven 20g guy; time to move on. Better to have futures than pay him 6m a year like Saad.

 

[DJA]

Yeah, but he's a proven 20g guy; time to move on. Better to have futures than pay him 6m a year like Saad.

My point is that Johansen WAS a doosh in negotiations and this, in some way, likely contributed to his departure. Cam has never been a problem, so your silly comparison above has no basis in reality.

 

[Johansen2Foligno]

Yeah, but he's a proven 20g guy; time to move on. Better to have futures than pay him 6m a year like Saad.

Deep breaths now. We will get through this.

 

[JKinCLE]

Would you accept a 1st for Cam?

I'd be tempted. Without admitting it, the FO has to know this is a lost season.

I have soft spots for guys the same size as me who can hack it in the NHL, I'd like to see him as a career Jacket.

 

[Dumais]

Deep breaths now. We will get through this.

Its another ****** rebuild! We'll get through it in another 2-3 years!!!!!!!! Amazing how a serious contender can go into rebuild mode within 3 months!

 

[Johansen2Foligno]

Would you accept a 1st for Cam?

I'd be tempted. Without admitting it, the FO has to know this is a lost season.

In his most recent quotes, Jarmo made it sound like he expects a second-half of the season like last year.

 

[DJA]

Would you accept a 1st for Cam?

I'd be tempted. Without admitting it, the FO has to know this is a lost season.

I have soft spots for guys the same size as me who can hack it in the NHL, I'd like to see him as a career Jacket.

I don't think we'd get a first. It would likely be a 2nd and a middling prospect. I'd pass.

 

[EDM]

Why would we trade Cam? A young, versatile, 2 way forward, PP & PK 20+ goals per year. If they made this trade, then I have to admit I would have to consider where I stand with this team. Atkinson is young enough to be part of the future. Torts loves him. There is no need to move him whatsoever. He is one of the most exciting player to watch on this team, perhaps the most exciting.

 

[Johansen2Foligno]

Its another ****** rebuild! We'll get through it in another 2-3 years!!!!!!!! Amazing how a serious contender can go into rebuild mode within 3 months!

First off - LOL

Trading Johansen signals a rebuild?

Trade deadline should be interesting

 

[Light the Lamp]

The only way I see Cam going to the Rangers is if they take on the Clarkson contract. NYR can afford Clarkson monetarily, but probably don't have the cap space.

 

[Nordique]

25-30 goals would be outstanding and is attainable if Cam has a good second half. I would think there could be some teams coming calling, but I don't think we give him up. He's a very cheap option for a steady goal scorer and he's played well for Torts.

 

[JKinCLE]

I don't think we'd get a first. It would likely be a 2nd and a middling prospect. I'd pass.

Agreed. I'd only consider a 1st round pick. Like others have said, we have no need to trade him for anything less than overpayment.

 

[blahblah]

Agreed. I'd only consider a 1st round pick. Like others have said, we have no need to trade him for anything less than overpayment.

For the Rangers first? Nah. I doubt picks alone wouldn't even get a conversation started. Especially for a divisional foe.

Teams are going to want to look at us and see if we're rebuilding. There will be vultures circling. Atkinson seems like part of the core moving forward, I don't see this happening unless it's just something we can't turn down.

 

[blahblah]

25-30 goals would be outstanding and is attainable if Cam has a good second half. I would think there could be some teams coming calling, but I don't think we give him up. He's a very cheap option for a steady goal scorer and he's played well for Torts.

Here's the thing, Atkinson is actually developing into something other than a transition player. He can actually fore check now. He's also playing better in the defensive zone.

What's interesting is how consistent he's been during the teams struggles. For the first time I see real development into a complete player.

 

[WannabeFinn]

Atkinson's contract is a bargain with his current production. His speed is something we need to keep on this team. Really need to explore Hartnell/Tyutin trades if cap space is what we're looking for.