Confirmed with Link: Panthers acquire Frank Vatrano for 2018 3rd

[batting1k]

I agree with GP. Vatrano is about to be Bjugstaded.

So he'll be good in 2 years? Guess that's better than nothing

 

[Pukboy5kroner]

Small sample size, but I like what the kid brings.

 

[RainingRats]

Small sample size, but I like what the kid brings.

Same. Skates hard, goes to the scoring areas, and shoots. Good complimentary player to Tro and Hubs.

 

[PSLguy]

Looked good tonight. Good speed, set up in the slot, and didn't seem out of place. Had better chemistry with Huberdeau than Trochek.

Still miss Malgin.

 

[Gentle Man]

If Vatrano keeps this up, which I think he will, tough decision to be made with Malgin.

Are we become depth?!

 

[RainingRats]

If Vatrano keeps this up, which I think he will, tough decision to be made with Malgin.

Are we become depth?!

Time to scratch Bjugstad to get Malgin back in, jk.

No idea what you do but I sure did like Vatrano on that second line. Hopefully he makes it a tough decision for Boughner.

Gotta think one of Mamin or McGinn sits for Malgin.

 

[Android 16]

Vatrano's game reminds me of what Mascherin is projected to bring to the NHL.

 

[batting1k]

Time to scratch Bjugstad to get Malgin back in, jk.

No idea what you do but I sure did like Vatrano on that second line. Hopefully he makes it a tough decision for Boughner.

Gotta think one of Mamin or McGinn sits for Malgin.

Agree, although I'm not sure if I could sit either of those guys. That 3rd line has been giving us really good minutes.

 

[Gentle Man]

Agree, although I'm not sure if I could sit either of those guys. That 3rd line has been giving us really good minutes.

*cough* Haley *coughcoughcoughcough*

 

[RainingRats]

So far I see him as a better skating, grittier Pirri. I think Hubs isn't 100% but that line is still getting chances. He's a good complimentary player who I think could go on a Pirri like hot streak with goals.

 

[GermanPanther]

I find his Game against Boston not so good till disappearing. Not much getting from him last Night. Oh yeah forgot that is top 6 Material. For the same reason we open the Bjugstad Thread.

 

[Chaos2k7]

Huby does look like he is less than 100%.

Dont blame him for not wanting to miss games like last season, but lets hope he is making the right choice.

 

[Gentle Man]

4 points in 6 games.

That's practically a 50 point guy

 

[ShootIt]

Early results show we need to make more trades with Boston lol

 

[Chaos2k7]

How is Jimmy Hayes doing anyways?

 

[Jean Luc Discard]

How is Jimmy Hayes doing anyways?

Having a breakthrough year... through the floor of a basement.

 

[GermanPanther]

Oh i saw today for the first Time Vatrano played WC for the US Team. I like that kind of fact also he scored pretty good on it.
You can see also on malgin this kind of Pro Level Match Up where each Game counts help in the development.
Also a funny Sidenote of Tallon placed the team together in the Year Vatrano played for the US Team, that was also one of the youngest US Hockey team in the Year 2015. That means when Tallon sayed we was watching for him a long Time.

 

[RainingRats]

the more I see of him, the more I like.

 

[Brokin]

Like I said in post #80...........good insurance because of the head games Mascherin is playing.

 

[5 Hole]

the more I see of him, the more I like.

Same here.. I think he'll fit right in. Good move.

 

[A Swedish Cat]

Frank the Tank for a 3rd. Great deal for both us and Bosten. Shame to let him waste away on their line-up, while he brings speed and depth to our lineup. Happy so far.

 

[Haj]

Frankie Vats is nothing like Pirri. He has more speed, he actually wins board battles.

Pirri is a fine player, but too soft at times.

 

[iam76]

i am still not sold... i need to watch him closer.. so far i feel like he is easily replaceable... maybe i am nuts

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

Frankie V with 4 goals and a helper , +4 while averaging just under 13mins a game in 14 games as a Panther.

Reminds me of Malgin's 6 goal, 10 point, 11 mins TOI season last year, he played 7 more games (47 to Vatrano's 39 currently).

I'd like to think both Vatrano and Malgin can be 15-20 goal guys if given enough TOI, 5 on 5 and some PP time.

Seems like a more seasoned Hunt. At 24 years old, he probably gets a 1-2 year deal, been impressed with the sample size so far and a good value trade at the deadline.

@batting1k or @SoupyFIN , would he still be an RFA if he signed a 2 year deal with this being his 3rd pro season?

 

[SoupyFIN]

@batting1k or @SoupyFIN , would he still be an RFA if he signed a 2 year deal with this being his 3rd pro season?

From what I can tell, yes, he'd still be a RFA. 26yo two years from now and 27 is the magic number for UFA. Also he's played too many games to hit group VI UFA (25yo or older, 3 professional seasons and less than 80 NHL games) too.