Confirmed Trade: [VAN/PIT] Mark Friedman and Ty Glover for Jack Rathbone and Karel Plasek

[MMC]

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[Zirakzigil]

Noo...... Not Friedman!

 

[Hale The Villain]

Canucks finally get a partner for Hughes

 

[Empoleon8771]

Really interesting how far Rathbone has fallen, I remember Canucks fans were wildly high on him a year ago after being a PPG defenseman in the AHL but he seems like he had a down year.

This helps the Penguins with their AHL veteran numbers, so I imagine that's the basis for the trade. Rathbone isn't an AHL veteran yet while Friedman is, while the Penguins have like 8 or 9 AHL veterans in WBS right now.

 

[vanarchy]

Rathbone needs a fresh start so I'm happy for him. Don't know much about Friedman but worth a shot I guess? Meh.

 

[canary]

Hopefully this can get Rathbone back on track.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

Rathbone had fallen way down the depth chart. Has the offensive chops but still struggles to process the game defensively.
Think he will most likely stay an AHL player as he’s 24 years old now and hasn’t really progressed. Wish him the best.
Looks like we picked up a bottom pairing guy who can hopefully replace Juulsen. Still need to acquire a top 4 guy at some point though.

 

[innitfam]

Rathbone was never going to make it in Vancouver. Glad to see him get a chance elsewhere.

 

[SomeDude]

Friedman is a legit bottom pairing guy but plays physical so Mike Sullivan hates him.

Will likely end up nothing for nothing but at least Rathbone is intriguing reclamation project.

 

[JumpierPegasus]

Can't be worse than Juulsen

 

[Darren McCord]

pretty much AHL swaps

 

[Peter Griffin]

Looks like a pretty nothing trade but Friedman interests me as he at least seems like an upgrade over Juulsen.

 

[bossram]

Looks like a pretty nothing trade but Friedman interests me as he at least seems like an upgrade over Juulsen.

Pretty obvious motivation for VAN: They want a RHD that can play NHL games, and they've seemingly abandoned any use for Rathbone.

 

[Turin]

Pens basically have two Ty Smiths now, interesting I guess. Friedman is an ok 6th defenseman who’s a pest.

 

[Raistlin]

Rathbone has potential still, just not in Vancouver after the recent D focused makeover. So I like this from Dubas' perspective, it's a decent gamble.

 

[Gurglesons]

Friedman is a really good depth defenseman. I hope the Canucks give him a real chance because Philly and PIT haven't. He could easily carve out a modern day Deryk Engelland career IMO.

Rathbone was allegedly the return for Marino if PIT chose to deal him to Vancouver. Interesting pick up. Wonder what it means for Ty Smith.

 

[Play]

Philly and PIT haven't.

You can say that again

 

[Fogelhund]

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[Sergei Shirokov]

Really happy to see Rathbone getting a fresh start.

Pros; Gifted skater, really good shot + offensive skills.

Cons; not the biggest & doesn't always make the best decisions defensively.

He's also been hurt alot which has hampered his development.

 

[elitepete]

Pittsburgh won this trade. Rathbone is the only interesting player in this trade. He’s highly proficient as a pp qb, although his defense is really bad.

Really interesting how far Rathbone has fallen, I remember Canucks fans were wildly high on him a year ago after being a PPG defenseman in the AHL but he seems like he had a down year.

This helps the Penguins with their AHL veteran numbers, so I imagine that's the basis for the trade. Rathbone isn't an AHL veteran yet while Friedman is, while the Penguins have like 8 or 9 AHL veterans in WBS right now.

What a gigantic exaggeration lol.

 

[LickTheEnvelope]

Nucks get a Righty in Friendman who can play limited NHL minutes if needed and give up Rathbone who has shown numbers in the AHL but hasn't been able to get his defense down well enough, a lefty where they have d strength already.

Plasek and Glover both likely never sniff the NHL.

 

[Regal]

Pittsburgh won this trade. Rathbone is the only interesting player in this trade. He’s highly proficient as a pp qb, although his defense is really bad.


What a gigantic exaggeration lol.

I mean, a fan base isn’t determined by its most outspoken opinions, but early in his development there were some people talking on the board about trading Hughes because Rathbone could just replace him but with a better shot…

 

[UrbanImpact]

Was a big fan of Rathbone as a prospect in our Canuck farm. However he has really stagnated since drafting him. His defence never developed.

Gifted offensively but is small and plays small for being a Defenceman.

Boomer of a slapshot and skates very well. Unloaded a clapper this weekend that the goalie still hasnt seen.



Rathbone had a bad injury last year and lost a lot of development time as well.





Can Pitt fans provide a scouting report on the Friedman and Glover. Thanks

 

[Michael Farkas]

Friedman is a legit bottom pairing guy but plays physical so Mike Sullivan hates him.

Isn't he too old for this lazy schtick?

Also, the 27 year old with 65 career NHL games across two organizations and has passed through waivers several times - Sullivan has played him more than everyone in the world, right?

 

[KrisLetAngry]

Friedman is a guy many people wanted to see play more as a #6.
Perfect 6/7 for a team. Hope the Canucks enjoy his play.