Confirmed with Link: Wennberg (50% retained) to NYR For a 2nd ('24) and 4th ('25)

[HockeyBasedNYC]

I'm going to choose ignorance tonight, and imagine he's here to push Goodrow out of the lineup. Gives me the warm and fuzzies.

Doubtful.

I'd be stunned if Goodrow is scratched at any point

The team loves his PK work and he eats pucks. Thats value in the playoffs for attrition alone

 

[Megustaelhockey]

Doubtful.

I'd be stunned if Goodrow is scratched at any point

The team loves his PK work and he eats pucks. Thats value in the playoffs for attrition alone

So he has kompromat on Drury? I knew it. lol

 

[Rangers in 7]

great trade for the rangers

 

[Dfence033]

I love it. Rangers didn't pony up a 1st for Henrique to bury him in a 3rd line grinder role (to then bitch he's not scoring as much). They got a guy who has shown that if the Rangers need a 20 min /game pure matchup C, they now don't have to force that onto Z and Kreider, and can give it to Wennberg with confidence. I'd rather have that as a 3C behind Z and Trocheck. Pair him with Cuylle and Kakko, and just make nothing happen on the ice against the other team's best players for 17 minutes a game, and this is a huge win.

Nothing against Brodz, but I'd rather see him help create a very strong bottom 6 than debate about how much of an upgrade Wennberg is over him for the cost of a low 2nd. That's what this trade does.

Add in retention, and there is still room for another move (RW? D?).

 

[huerter]

It all comes down to what number he chooses.

 

[Hunter Gathers]

Solid move for a 2nd and 4th.

 

[haohmaru]

Good depth move. He can slot up to 2C in a pinch, reliable 200 FT player, strong-ish 3C. If this team is going anywhere it needs depth because injuries are going to happen and players are going to get banged up. 2nd + 4th with 50% retention = Rangers are making another move before Friday on a larger fish.

 

[AirGut]

gotta be exciting if you're Wennberg, going from the Kraken to a team like the Rangers

 

[JimmyG89]

Wennberg is going to stabilize the 3rd line. He's a very good passer, which is what both Cuylle and Kakko can use. Smooth skater that will get them out of their own zone too.

You want to see less of Goodrow? Well this is how you do it. He can play up the lineup too if you are pressed.

Drury now has 48 hours to get a middle 6 winger and a depth defenseman.

 

[Lindberg Cheese]

Now we have 2 different looks for the 4th line

Vesey Brodz Good or Vesey Good Edstrom

 

[Lion Hound]

Only concern is. 3rd line seemed great with Cuylle/Brodz/Kappo. When they juggled the line and moved players off it wasn’t as effective.

Need the C depth so I understand it but if they look don’t jive, does Laviolette go back to what worked?

 

[McRanger92]

gotta be exciting if you're Wennberg, going from the Kraken to a team like the Rangers

Tight with Bread and Mika as well. Played with Mika and Gus in the SHL

 

[hardnosed]

So our 2 moves this deadline is to get a center to replace Fil and a RW to replace Wheeler. Sucks that those guys got injured. But if that's our moves, then Drury is saying that the team that started the season is good enough to win it all. My point being that the 2nd player has to be a huge upgrade over Wheeler. Sounds to me, that guy is currently in Pittsburgh.

 

[pld459666]

Very fair deal. Wennberg was literally the best available option IMO. He's a borderline 2C so having him as 3C and with the ability to play all situations if needed he will definitely add a wrinkle to the lineup.

A 2nd and a 4th for him at 50% retained is a very fair deal and the team is unquestionably better with Wennberg at 3C over Brodz.

Borderline 2C??

Wat??

 

[Mac n Gs]

Just wrote it in the other thread, but Wennberg has the 10th highest TOI against elite competition among Cs in the NHL (outscored them 10-7 too). If this can ease up Zibanejad's usage and get him back on track, that's a huge bonus.

Everyone is slotted in roles that fit them really well right now. Let's see what the next deal is from Drury

 

[bleedblue94]

Is he really that much better than Brodzinsky?

Is this a serious question?

 

[Whoot Whoot]

This is the opposite of a last-year type of trade

 

[RagFinMet]

I liked Cuy JB KK

But

Wennberg is far better defensively than JB
So yes if KK goes back to that line(he should) he may not score as much but it's a solid checking line that hopefully can pop in a goal every other game or so

 

[eco's bones]

We'll see. Right now I'm not that happy with this. I think we gave up a lot too much for him.

 

[TopShelfSnipes]

Is he really that much better than Brodzinsky?

This.

Terrible on faceoffs, doesn't score much playing almost 19 minutes a game, poor possession numbers.

I really don't see the value. This reeks of nothingburger.

 

[RoyalDuder]

I'm really scratching my head over what I'm missing here and why this took a 2nd+. I assumed maybe he had an extra year left on his contract or something.

Nope. Pretty middling numbers for a meh 3rd liner. Would've preferred many of the other deals around the league.

 

[Rongomania]

Nicely done Dru

 

[SickNice]

We'll see. Right now I'm not that happy with this. I think we gave up a lot too much for him.

You better hold tight then. I'm dreading the 1st and Perrault for Gentzel deal...

 

[gabevh3]

Gave up more for him than Panthers did to get Tara and even some other trades. We always overpay .

 

[RoyalDuder]

Gave up more for him than Panthers did to get Tara and even some other trades. We always overpay .

Yup, I always feel like GMs call up our phone lines knowing we'll give up a lot more for a lot less