Confirmed with Link: Klim Kostin to San Jose for Radim Simek and NJ 7th; Simek loaned to GR

[odin1981]

Simek was added to take Edvinsson’s spot in GR when we call him up… right?

Right?

Right?

Ed can't be called up till after 3pm to ensure he gets qualified to play in GRG's playoffs.

 

[JediOrderPizza]

Ed can't be called up till after 3pm to ensure he gets qualified to play in GRG's playoffs.

I didn't know this, good info.

 

[odin1981]

I didn't know this, good info.

It was explained on 97.1 the ticket on my way to pick up some lunch.

 

[heyfolks]

D for GR is an indicator Simon will be called up.


This is Yzerman telling the boys to EARN IT.

 

[Unfriendly Ghost]

Welcome to the Simek era

But, for real, this has to mean they're moving a defenseman as well? I would be really happy if they were able to call up both Berggren and Edvinsson.

 

[norrisnick]

This is effectively a trade for next year, as it gets us out from under Kostin's $2M cap hit next season.

Which is nice.

But, for the purposes of this year's deadline, we are still....

Prepping for a 'stranger'? I like your way of thinking!

 

[Steve Yzerlland]

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Are you guys forgetting that a 7th is basically the equivalent of a Henrik Zetterberg?

Trade 2024 7th for 2025 6th, then for 2026 5th, 2027 4th,2028 3rd, 2029 2nd, 2030 1st, 2031 top ten, 2032 first overall. PATIENCE PPL!

 

[Baszie]

 

[lilidk]

Ed can't be called up till after 3pm to ensure he gets qualified to play in GRG's playoffs.

Today is a good team to bring him in

 

[SoupGuru]

Fischer and Kostin, a tale of two players.

I'll take Fischer over Kostin any day.

 

[Steve Yzerlland]

Mfin' BLOCKBUSTER we all been waiting for!!!

 

[Sparty]

I feel like Simek played a heavy game and they really liked him as a rookie/young guy, I think injuries added up and affected him quite a bit.

 

[jaster]

Man up and vanished like a fart in the wind! Nothin' left but an underwhelming Swedish winger and a void on the roster where toughness used to be.

 

[Lazlo Hollyfeld]

This team is weak ans guy who can fight ans has some grit gets traded I guess perron and larkin have to do all the fighting

Kostin has been in as many fights this season as DeBrincat and threw maybe two significant hits. I had higher hopes for the guy but he's not good enough to keep up with the play to be a regular physical presence.

 

[SantosHalper]

Great trade, Kostin was trash. Im happy we got him off the books, 2M$ was too much for 13F.

 

[Steve Yzerlland]

What the hell does SJ want this guy for?

 

[Realgud]

What the hell does SJ want this guy for?

extra trash for the tank

 

[Ezekial]

Fischer and Kostin, a tale of two players.

I'll take Fischer over Kostin any day.

It was crazy to me, even early in the season, that people liked Kostin more than Fischer. They 100% were basing it off what they wanted Kostin to be and not what he was. A problem plaguing mankind for ages.

 

[Filppula]

Okay, I’ll go a little against the tide here. Although he struggled of late (when he actually played), I do think there was something there. Early in the season he was showing some good hands, the ability to make some moves, so I do think if he was given more ice time he might be able to contribute a little. But I’m not fussed, I’m just disappointed he didn’t work out here.

 

[jaster]

extra trash for the tank

Seriously though. He’s the perfect player for a team like SJ. Just good enough to be an NHLer, but otherwise a very low-value player, and with a nice-sized cap hit to help get you to the cap floor next season. Attractive player for the Sharks.

 

[Astyanax]

It was crazy to me, even early in the season, that people liked Kostin more than Fischer. They 100% were basing it off what they wanted Kostin to be and not what he was. A problem plaguing mankind for ages.

I fully admit that I was one of those. I definitely hope/excepted a little more from klim, but not a lot more mind you. But mostly I thought Fischer was redundant at the time of his signing, yet he has proven himself to be the better version from day one. Happy to be wrong and happy to still have him.

 

[Henkka]

Simek was added to take Edvinsson’s spot in GR when we call him up… right?

Right?

Pretty much Yzerman opened slots and prepared this situation with a one trade.

A) Kostin away from next season cap
B) spot opened for Berggren
C) Simek to GR as Edvinsson's replacement, when will get a callup.

Too bad Ed is now injured.

 

[Sentinel]

I just hope it's not our only TDL move.

 

[ricky0034]

I just hope it's not our only TDL move.

the deadline was 2 days ago

 

[Gniwder]

It was crazy to me, even early in the season, that people liked Kostin more than Fischer. They 100% were basing it off what they wanted Kostin to be and not what he was. A problem plaguing mankind for ages.

Stat watching. Last season Kostin had 21 pts in 57 games, Fischer had 27 in 80.

I don't think anyone actually watched Kostin, they would have known he can't skate worth a crap. I was happy to have a player that played heavy until I watched him skate.

In the end, Stevie got a 7th round pick for ~$2.5 (Kostin salary plus Kailer buyout). Not the end of the world, it's just Chris' money.