Confirmed Trade: [SJS/TBL] Vladislav Namestnikov (50% retained) for Mikey Eyssimont

[NewtJorden]

What do the sharks get out of this??

Good question. I dont know if anyone even knows the answer.

 

[Mr Fahrenheit]

Only reason retaining makes any sense is if Nam is being flipped

 

[SympathyForTheDevils]

Only reason retaining makes any sense is if Nam is being flipped

True, but then it means that SJ needs to find a buyer who values cap space even more than Tampa does.

I have to assume Grier had something lined up already, else doesn't make much sense.

 

[biturbo19]

Why wouldn't we just fill minutes with Eyssimont?

Because you can fill more minutes, with a better and more versatile player in Namestnikov.

It hardly seems like a big priority...but Namestnikov is really good at soaking up minutes and playing with skill guys without getting in the way. It's a better use of those minutes, and more likely to help get a read on those around him. Very small thing, but it's not like this is some big trade that gave up anything in return. So...tinkering.

 

[TheBeard]

Good question. I dont know if anyone even knows the answer.

Even Eyissimont, who’s going to a better team is like, “ummm ok, why?”

 

[Cas]

Because you can fill more minutes, with a better and more versatile player in Namestnikov.

It hardly seems like a big priority...but Namestnikov is really good at soaking up minutes and playing with skill guys without getting in the way. It's a better use of those minutes, and more likely to help get a read on those around him. Very small thing, but it's not like this is some big trade that gave up anything in return. So...tinkering.

I just don't see the benefit of filling minutes with an older, more expensive player when the Sharks suck and are going to continue to suck (plus we already have vets on every line and are not bothering to play any rookies, so trying to "get a read on those around him" doesn't seem like a significant concern anyway - we pretty much know what everyone is already). I'd rather have the younger guy who might possibly have a future, however remote that is. Just seems like a pointless tinker, to go along with Grier's other pointless tinkers.

I'd bet we're flipping Namestnikov, though.

 

[Agalloch]

Namestnikov at 1.25 could bring a 3rd round pick.

 

[Tasteless Beaver]

Jets fan here, still pissed that we took a chance on waiving Eyssimont when we did. He's an awesome energy player, great forecheck, and exactly what you want on the 4th line.

 

[DaBolts]

Jets fan here, still pissed that we took a chance on waiving Eyssimont when we did. He's an awesome energy player, great forecheck, and exactly what you want on the 4th line.

He has to be better than Bellemare.

 

[DFC]

I'm just glad Namestnikov is off the team. Signing didnt make sense from the beginning.

 

[Brent Burns]

I am upset. Eyssimont was legit

 

[WSS11]

Grier is the fish at the poker table that the other players target.

 

[izzy]

so whys san jose do this

 

[themelkman]

so whys san jose do this

No one knows. Grier must think he can flip Names at 750k for a big return.

 

[lakai17]

People sleeping on Mikey here. He's a nice add to the Bolts!

 

[SML2]

This poor Bastard is like the kid who goes home early and misses out on thrcmost epic night in history, then has to listen to everyone talk about it for the rest of his life.

 

[FlyguyOX]

Wtf is Grier doing???

Extremely underrated pickup for the Bolts

 

[KingsHockey24]

I'd offer like - a 5th for Namestnikov if SJS ain't keeping him?

 

[DFC]

What do SJ fans think of this? Is there an upside for them?

 

[Pavelski2112]

What do SJ fans think of this? Is there an upside for them?

Prevailing thought is that Vlad will be flipped but who knows

 

[Mattb124]

Lol…this guy in his later years is like the definition of a forgettably average NHL player. Definitely not outwardly bad. But certainly not good. More than a fringe scrub. But never anything to remember when he’s gone.

Unfortunately #23 is already taken.

 

[jetsforever]

So we could have gotten Namestnikov instead of waiving Eyssimont?

 

[hotcabbagesoup]

I'd offer like - a 5th for Namestnikov if SJS ain't keeping him?

even better, give us a 7th. We love those joe pavelski picks

 

[bleuetbio]

I dont like Brisebois at all as a GM, but realy owns it for this trade at all aspects. Great job

 

[Patty Ice]

What do SJ fans think of this? Is there an upside for them?

We will trade you Grier for BriseBois is what we think of it.