Confirmed Trade: [VGK/STL] Ivan Barbashev for Zach Dean

[WarriorofTime]

Who the f is Zach Dean? lol

 

[Bobby Orrtuzzo]

He was a sneaky integral part of of the 19 cup run too…glad to see him succeed, always loved him.

Who the f is Zach Dean? lol

A late first round pick from a few years ago who we got for a guy that was probably gonna price himself out of here anyways.

 

[BlueDream]

Who the f is Zach Dean? lol

A good prospect. Was a 1st round pick.

Got any other dumb questions?

 

[WarriorofTime]

A late first round pick from a few years ago who we got for a guy that was probably gonna price himself out of here anyways.

well good luck to him, but not too much luck since he's in the division.

Never heard of him.

A good prospect. Was a 1st round pick.

Got any other dumb questions?

No need to get defensive because the team you root for traded a 1st Liner on a Stanley Cup winner for a 'B' prospect

 

[Bobby Orrtuzzo]

well good luck to him, but not too much luck since he's in the division.

Never heard of him.

Honestly most Blues fans hadn’t either until the trade lmao.

 

[542365]

Happy for Barbie and happy to have Dean. Barbie is going to get PAID! Big part of two Cup teams.

 

[ViD]

Two time SC champion, about to make $6m per year at least.

What a life, Vanya, what a life.

 

[BKarchitect]

Lehkonen last year. Barbashev this year.

Middle six guys with skill and work rate (and who clearly can play up on scoring lines on good teams) are gold at the deadline. Working for every inch in the playoffs is the difference between going home and going big.

I’d be all over a Scott Laughton type if I’m a contender this off-season or at the deadline.

 

[Atoyot]

Who the f is Zach Dean? lol

4 letter first name 4 letter last name. Can't think of a player that would have been easier for you to Google. Aku Raty I guess.

 

[Stive Morgan]

Lehkonen last year. Barbashev this year.

Middle six guys with skill and work rate (and who clearly can play up on scoring lines on good teams) are gold at the deadline. Working for every inch in the playoffs is the difference between going home and going big.

I’d be all over a Scott Laughton type if I’m a contender this off-season or at the deadline.

Lehkonen immediately came to mind for me as well (granted I'm a Habs fan)

 

[CupInSIX]

Come on, Barbie LETS GO PARTY!

I hope Dean works out for the Blues. With Demek & Sopovaliv in the system it was well worth the price.

 

[BlueDream]

well good luck to him, but not too much luck since he's in the division.

Never heard of him.


No need to get defensive because the team you root for traded a 1st Liner on a Stanley Cup winner for a 'B' prospect

The Blues can’t afford Barbashev so I’m glad they got a good prospect for him. Barbashev already won a Cup with us and I’m fine seeing him win another because he’s a likeable guy.

Your attempt to stir the pot wasn’t very good.

 

[BlueTacos]

Dean tore it up in the playoffs. Looks to be a great prospect

 

[Thallis]

No need to get defensive because the team you root for traded a 1st Liner on a Stanley Cup winner for a 'B' prospect

I hate when people try to downplay players because they got traded from their team, but try to sign Barbashev to a 1st liner contract and see how that plays out for you

 

[Spektre]

well good luck to him, but not too much luck since he's in the division.

Never heard of him.


No need to get defensive because the team you root for traded a 1st Liner on a Stanley Cup winner for a 'B' prospect

Are you really calling Barbashev a 1st line player? You won’t find any Blues fans who disliked Barby but just because he’s playing with Eichel doesn’t make his skills any better. He’s a middle 6 guy who has a fantastic compete level and can hit everything on the ice.

Congrats to Barby on helping to win another Cup.

 

[mighty Stanley Duck]

Does Vegas have a room for his extension?

 

[CupInSIX]

Does Vegas have a room for his extension?

I think so. Unless we're talking Hyman money.

 

[Frankie Blueberries]

A good prospect. Was a 1st round pick.

Got any other dumb questions?

He’s just stressed out, as he has been at battle with time for, well, a long time.

 

[Nfumass]

This is Hockeysfuture board who gives a shit about winning the Stanley cup, prospects are what really matter! Clear win for the blues

 

[WarriorofTime]

Are you really calling Barbashev a 1st line player? You won’t find any Blues fans who disliked Barby but just because he’s playing with Eichel doesn’t make his skills any better. He’s a middle 6 guy who has a fantastic compete level and can hit everything on the ice.

Congrats to Barby on helping to win another Cup.

He literally played on the first line all postseason

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

He fit in perfectly with Vegas

 

[bleedblue1223]

He literally played on the first line all postseason

Barbie had a great playoffs and earned a good contract in free agency, but this is a silly take. He's a good 2nd/3rd liner, where in the right situation like last season or in Vegas is able to produce top 6 numbers or be a member of a 1st line, if the other linemates are of higher skill. There are plenty of other wingers or defensemen that are on 1st lines or 1st pairs because they are with elite level linemates, but we wouldn't call them 1st liners or top pair dmen on their own.

 

[strattonius]

He literally played on the first line all postseason

Vegas is a score by committee type team. When we talk about 1st line players or describe someone as a 1st line player it insinuates a point per game producer - typically on PP1.

It's a huge reach to say Barbashev is a 1st liner. No disrespect he's a very responsible and solid 2 way fwd but you're being disingenuous by calling him a 1st liner.

 

[centipede2233]

Barbashev is this years blake Coleman, when you have guys like blake Coleman and barbashev making 2 mil, you win a cup. Once they get paid on that 3rd contract, you won’t win a cup. Whoever signs barbashev to the 5 mil ish per year contract will regret it.

 

[strattonius]

Barbashev is this years blake Coleman, when you have guys like blake Coleman and barbashev making 2 mil, you win a cup. Once they get paid on that 3rd contract, you won’t win a cup. Whoever signs barbashev to the 5 mil ish per year contract will regret it.

It's like Ondrej Palat. Palat maybe a little more offensive upside but comparable with the contracts.