Confirmed with Link: NYR acquire Adam McQuaid from Bruins for Kampfer, and 4th round pick

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[Tawnos]

Mild upgrade for RD insurance. Fine with it.

 

[Levitate]

Muscle for the third pairing/7th defenseman I guess. Seems unnecessary though.

He can play in a limited role at least

 

[RangerBoy]

The Rangers can flip him at the trade deadline for a pick higher than a 4th. $2M salary this season. $2.75M cap. Affordable to teams at the deadline.

 

[East Coast Bias]

McQuaid has one year at $2.75m cap hit left.

 

[Krams]

I don't see McQuaid as an upgrade to Kampfer, to add a 4th round pick is bad asset management when we're supposed to be rebuilding. Adds some physicality I guess

 

[Tawnos]

Also, makes me wonder if they have any faith in Smith bouncing back.

 

[Levitate]

I don't see McQuaid as an upgrade to Kampfer, to add a 4th round pick is bad asset management when we're supposed to be rebuilding. Adds some physicality I guess

A 4th round pick is worth very little. Kampfer is worth very little. It's a pretty "meh" trade across the board.

It does add some muscle though which is is probably the goal, for better or worse. I think McQuaid is alright as sheltered D/7th guy but I haven't checked the stats on him either

 

[RangerBoy]

 

[BringBackLibertys]

If you trade McQuaid, a proven playoff D man to a contender at the deadline for a really late 2nd, do you still hate this trade? I would love it, and think they can get that this spring.

 

[Krams]

A 4th round pick is worth very little. Kampfer is worth very little. It's a pretty "meh" trade across the board.

It does add some muscle though which is is probably the goal, for better or worse. I think McQuaid is alright as sheltered D/7th guy but I haven't checked the stats on him either

I'm not up in arms about it, I just don't see the point. If we're able to flip McQuaid at the deadline for something more valuable than a 4th, then fine.

 

[BigBadBruins7708]

rock solid bottom pair guy, good defender
tough as nails, brings the physical play
very good PK'er
also a very good locker room guy

you guys will fall in love with him pretty quickly

 

[BringBackLibertys]

Listening to bruins fans, it sounds like we traded for a cheap contract version of Girardi.

 

[RangerBoy]

 

[EpicDing]

Sure, why not. Tough, leadership, can actually kinda play a bit? If you're gonna have a tough guy to protect the rookies I'd prefer McQuaid over McLeod for sure. A cheaper Girardi, which I'll take all day.

Solidifies the bottom pairing too, right handed shot. Pair Hajek with him maybe to learn? Or maybe Lindgren, who can end up a similar player?

 

[Gardner McKay]

I have no problem with it. Gorts traded a 4th for Holden and received more than that in return. Hopefully this keeps McLeod out of the lineup for the Toffness faktor.

Gorts and co. talk about character and leadership being important. Well, this was keeping with that philosophy. An up coming UFA who will play his heart out hoping to get a decent contract next year, will protect the team, is a role model for the young kids and, someone we could likely flip at the deadline for a 2nd/3rd. By all means. Good job JG.

 

[East Coast Bias]

If you trade McQuaid, a proven playoff D man to a contender at the deadline for a really late 2nd, do you still hate this trade? I would love it, and think they can get that this spring.

He really shouldn't play enough here to warrant a team giving up a 2nd rounder.

ADA, Shatty, Pionk on the Right. Potentially Smith, depending on where he plays.

 

[GAGLine]

Listening to bruins fans, it sounds like we traded for a cheap contract version of Girardi.

I'm fine with that. We need a guy who can win board battles and play tough in front of the net.

 

[nyr2k2]

This is a big whatever. Hopefully they can flip him at the TDL and get back a 4th or better.

 

[Mac n Gs]

Conditional 7th too apparently.

 

[BringBackLibertys]

I'm fine with that. We need a guy who can win board battles and play tough in front of the net.

Yea, I agree, I meant it as a GOOD thing that he was a cheap Girardi. As long as he doesn't play 1st pair minutes. LOL

 

[Levitate]

Conditional 7th too apparently.

I'd wonder if it's conditional on his re-signing or number of games or what

 

[GAGLine]

He really shouldn't play enough here to warrant a team giving up a 2nd rounder.

ADA, Shatty, Pionk on the Right. Potentially Smith, depending on where he plays.

This is assuming both ADA and Pionk show that they deserve to be full time NHL players, which neither has done yet.

 

[NYR Viper]

Who was the last defenseman Gorton traded a 4th for? Holden. Holden returned a 3rd + O'Gara at the deadline. That is similar to what I think McQuaid will return at the deadline.

 

[RangerBoy]

Staal turns 32 in January
Shattenkirk turns 30 in January
Smith turns 30 in March
McQuaid turns 32 in October