Confirmed with Link: Mathieu Olivier to CBJ for a 4th Round Pick

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[Predsanddead24]

Seems like he’d lost his spot in our lineup with Jeannots emergence so nice to get something for him and hopefully he can stick in the NHL for Columbus next season.

 

[Legionnaire11]

I understand why he was replaced in the lineup by Jeannot, but I still wished we could have found a way to use Olivier more. He was the original spark to the Herd identity and was a lot of fun to watch, even if he didn't really contribute a whole lot in other areas of the game.

Good luck in Columbus!

 

[Armourboy]

He was good energy but just took way to many bad penalties for what he ultimately brought to the table.

Makes me wonder what else Poile has up his sleeve.

 

[BigFatCat999]

I was playing with capfriendly's team builder JUST as the trade was going down.

Me: Where the f*** did Nashville get Toronto's 4th?

Me 3 minutes later: OOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!

1st, 2 3rds, 2, 4ths, a 5th, and a 7th

 

[ShagDaddy]

Not a fan of this. Was hoping to see Jeannot move up into the top six and Olivier take over his spot on the Herd line.

 

[AintLifeGrand]

stoked for more picks- maybe we can trade 2 of our 3rds and a 4th with a team that has a superflous 2nd

 

[triggrman]

Meh

 

[Armourboy]

No way am I feeling like moving Olivier is a bad move. Herd line was our 3rd line last year. Olivier is not 3rd line material.

 

[Porter Stoutheart]

We have enough toughness now that also brings other things to the table, so I think the writing was on the wall for Olivier. I hope he makes Columbus and will always appreciate the spark he brought to Herd 1.0.

But kudos to Poile for getting a pick for a guy who probably would have been on waivers after training camp.

 

[Armourboy]

We have enough toughness now that also brings other things to the table, so I think the writing was on the wall for Olivier. I hope he makes Columbus and will always appreciate the spark he brought to Herd 1.0.

But kudos to Poile for getting a pick for a guy who probably would have been on waivers after training camp.

Really I think if you are a GM and offered a 4th for a guy like that you almost don't have much choice but to take it.

Yeah 4ths don't often pan out, but we can afford to take that shot over him atm.

 

[sparkle twin]

Aww, this makes me sad. An original member of the herd line, he was fun to watch.

Good luck to him in Columbus.

 

[GeauxPreds1]

4th rounder baby where Poile finds his 1st round talent at!!! I’ll give Poile his credit with finding diamonds in the rough in the 4th round. Ekholm, arvi, saros, smith and carrier. Really nice

 

[Soundgarden]

Not a fan of this. Was hoping to see Jeannot move up into the top six and Olivier take over his spot on the Herd line.

We've got a glut of forward prospects looking to break in soon. I don't mind it.

 

[Scoresberg]

We just got a 4th for a guy who’s barely an AHL’er. It was nice he could provide that spark for a little while but in no way is he a legit NHL player.

That being said, all the best in Columbus, Mathieu.

 

[Bringer of Jollity]

Not a fan of this. Was hoping to see Jeannot move up into the top six and Olivier take over his spot on the Herd line.

Can still sort of do this. Turn Trenin-Sissons-McCarron into a higher TOI 4th line and roll three "scoring lines."

FF9-Granlund-Duchene
Jeannot-Johansen-Tomasino
Tolvanen-Glass-Kunin
Trenin-Sissons-McCarron

Or something along those lines (I'm actually thinking we make a trade or two). Maybe even flop Trenin and Kunin. I think the Herd was great, but they ran out of steam last season and their effectiveness declined as teams increasingly baited us into penalties or roughing/fighting infractions. Like JoFA, time to turn a new leaf.

 

[Armourboy]

Can still sort of do this. Turn Trenin-Sissons-McCarron into a higher TOI 4th line and roll three "scoring lines."

FF9-Granlund-Duchene
Jeannot-Johansen-Tomasino
Tolvanen-Glass-Kunin
Trenin-Sissons-McCarron

Or something along those lines (I'm actually thinking we make a trade or two). Maybe even flop Trenin and Kunin. I think the Herd was great, but they ran out of steam last season and their effectiveness declined as teams increasingly baited us into penalties or roughing/fighting infractions. Like JoFA, time to turn a new leaf.

Kind of feel sorry for Glass in that situation

 

[Bringer of Jollity]

Kind of feel sorry for Glass in that situation

Just spitballing and didn't necessarily completely think out the combos. I just want to move away from a minute heavy 3rd line in the Herd and an additional grinding 4th line. Let's relegate that to just a 4th line and then try to parcel out some of the grit and toughness (and in Trenin and Jeannot's case, some untapped potential skill too, I think) and channel it differently. I think if we can somehow trade off Kunin and Tolvanen and turn those (and other) assets into an actual top 6 winger then we are even better off (and let's see if a Novak, Afanasyev, Evangelista, etc... push for one of those top 9 spots).

 

[Scoresberg]

I start next year with the Herd and give them another chance. We should have the top-six spots filled with Tomasino and some UFA signings, so I don't see a reason to break up them at least from the get-go.

 

[AintLifeGrand]

Can still sort of do this. Turn Trenin-Sissons-McCarron into a higher TOI 4th line and roll three "scoring lines."

FF9-Granlund-Duchene
Jeannot-Johansen-Tomasino
Tolvanen-Glass-Kunin
Trenin-Sissons-McCarron

Or something along those lines (I'm actually thinking we make a trade or two). Maybe even flop Trenin and Kunin. I think the Herd was great, but they ran out of steam last season and their effectiveness declined as teams increasingly baited us into penalties or roughing/fighting infractions. Like JoFA, time to turn a new leaf.

get rid of kunin - maybe we can jettison him for a late 2nd?

 

[GoldOnGold]

I liked Olivier but I'm fine with this.

 

[Olderfan]

He didn’t have much but always gave all he had. That’s really all you can ask. So, good job, thanks and best of luck.
The best part of this is a continuation of off-season movement just beginning to occur. There is evidence of some sort of roster planning prior to the draft. What’s next?

 

[PredsV82]

I'm kind of amazed that we got a 4th for him. CBJ scouts must have really seen something they like.

 

[triggrman]

I really question if he's a full time player.

 

[GeauxPreds1]

Can still sort of do this. Turn Trenin-Sissons-McCarron into a higher TOI 4th line and roll three "scoring lines."

FF9-Granlund-Duchene
Jeannot-Johansen-Tomasino
Tolvanen-Glass-Kunin
Trenin-Sissons-McCarron

Or something along those lines (I'm actually thinking we make a trade or two). Maybe even flop Trenin and Kunin. I think the Herd was great, but they ran out of steam last season and their effectiveness declined as teams increasingly baited us into penalties or roughing/fighting infractions. Like JoFA, time to turn a new leaf.

Poile will definitely make a move for another top 6 forward.