Confirmed Trade: [BOS/FLA] Frank Vatrano for 2018 3rd

[WhalerTurnedBruin55]

Does Vatrano mostly play center or has he played some games at wing?

Only wing at the pro-level.

I think he may have played center down in Providence, but definitely not on the Bruins roster for any extended period beyond a shift here or there.

 

[WJCJ]

Great pickup. A lot of teams are going to be kicking themselves for not beating this offer.

He's going to be a 20-goal guy. Unreal, all-world shot and he can fly. In the right situation he could be a really, really good scorer.


Shame he was hurt so much last year when he had a real shot in Boston. HF has written him off and most Boston fans too but it's a mistake.

I was really pulling for this kid, we are both from the same area and I would have loved to see him make his mark for the Bruins. I hope he does well (against every team but the Bruins).

 

[Chainshot]

Great pickup. A lot of teams are going to be kicking themselves for not beating this offer.

He's going to be a 20-goal guy. Unreal, all-world shot and he can fly. In the right situation he could be a really, really good scorer.


Shame he was hurt so much last year when he had a real shot in Boston. HF has written him off and most Boston fans too but it's a mistake.

He's the type of mid-line guy squeezed down a potent lineup that I am hoping Buffalo can eventually land. Bruins have a tyranny of riches.

Hope he has a nice bounce back in Florida.

 

[ViktorBaeArvidsson]

Does this mean that the Panthers are gonna try to get another 3rd for Vrbata? Ehh probably not, at best they could get a 4th.

 

[cska78]

Good riddance imho...the guy has nothing but a shot.

 

[Dr Danglefest]

Easy Ek

 

[Filthy Dangles]

Does Vatrano mostly play center or has he played some games at wing?

No way is he good enough to be a staple at center in the NHL from what I've seen. 3rd line winger/PP specialist kind of guy.

 

[48g90a138pts]

Maroon is supposed to be scratched for tonight's game. Possible trade incoming???

 

[Chainshot]

Buffalo and Boston don't trade

Pretty sure the Paille trade was the only trade between the two teams ever

You are correct.

 

[Seanaconda]

Typically they'd give the more senior player just "Nash", and the other the intitial

Rick Nash -> Nash
Riley Nash -> R. Nash


Then again, Carolina went E. Staal, J. Staal, J. Staal when the three brothers played together... so who knows!

What did Dallas do with the benns. Riley would be the senior bruins player tho

But they have short enough names you could slap three letters on there but if you go ric you may as well just put rick

Or put d. Nash

 

[hellstick]

Still waiting for Vatrano to score at a GPG pace in the NHL level.

 

[3rdLiner]

Maroon is supposed to be scratched for tonight's game. Possible trade incoming???

God I hope not.

 

[Jumptheshark]

Boston wins

 

[izzy]

anyone who scores at a goal per game in the ahl must be capable of scoring more than he has in boston

 

[Sabreality]

Maroon is supposed to be scratched for tonight's game. Possible trade incoming???

He's injured.

 

[Laus723]

Does this mean that the Panthers are gonna try to get another 3rd for Vrbata? Ehh probably not, at best they could get a 4th.

I don’t care what we get, just get him outta here. Sucks.
Appreciate all the info on Vatrano, looking forward to seeing him play.

 

[48g90a138pts]

He's injured.

Possibly just a precautionary measure. He finished last game on Tuesday but was scratched today. Obviously it's just a minor bump or bruise. Oilers definitely shouldn't risk anything if they got something cooking.

 

[Over the volcano]

Good value for both teams. Wish the kid well - there’s a high ceiling there.

 

[Jannik Hansen]

Does this mean that the Panthers are gonna try to get another 3rd for Vrbata? Ehh probably not, at best they could get a 4th.

Nine times out of ten, I disagree with the whole “locker room cancer” or “you can’t win with this guy” statements about skilled wingers, but Vrbata is absolutely useless and has no heart. He’s a mercenary sniper that can’t skate, at this point he would need to be stapled to a top six centre to produce and he doesn’t work hard enough to deserve it.

 

[Glove Malfunction]

Maroon is supposed to be scratched for tonight's game. Possible trade incoming???

Supposedly LBI. I don't want him on the Bruins anyway.

 

[uncleben]

What did Dallas do with the benns. Riley would be the senior bruins player tho

But they have short enough names you could slap three letters on there but if you go ric you may as well just put rick

Or put d. Nash

They Just went with Benn and Benn I believe.


Rick Nash being more senior, experienced, successful in the League, is what I was thinking.

 

[BostonBob]

Buffalo and Boston don't trade

Pretty sure the Paille trade was the only trade between the two teams ever

You are correct.

Not even close - I can think of at least 2 other deals right off the top of my head. In the mid-70's Buffalo traded Peter McNab to Boston as compensation for signing Free Agent Andre Savard and more recently Boston and Buffalo were part of a 3 team deal with San Jose:

To Boston: Brad Boyes ( from San Jose )
To Buffalo: Jeff Jillson ( from Boston )
To San Jose: Curtis Brown and Andy Delmore ( from Buffalo )

 

[Chainshot]

Not even close - I can think of at least 2 other deals right off the top of my head. In the mid-70's Buffalo traded Peter McNab to Boston as compensation for signing Free Agent Andre Savard and more recently Boston and Buffalo were part of a 3 team deal with San Jose:

To Boston: Brad Boyes ( from San Jose )
To Buffalo: Jeff Jillson ( from Boston )
To San Jose: Curtis Brown and Andy Delmore ( from Buffalo )

The first deal was Jillson for Boyes, then Buffalo dealt Brown and Elmre for Jillson. It was listed as a three-way deal, but it was a two-stager. Boston and Buffalo did not deal directly with one another.

McNab-Savard was due to Savard signing as a free agent and McNab was award as compensation to the Bruins. It wasn't a trade.

 

[Son of Petter]

Would take more I think with all the teams apparently interested.

3rd + B prospect for Maroon is my guess

 

[Concessionaire]

What is the jersey scheme if Boston has 2 R. Nash's?

NASH
NASH!!!