Confirmed with Link: Haula, Wallmark, Priskie & Luostarinen for Trocheck; 2021 5th round pick to VGK

[Boom Boom Apathy]

Vatanen to Carolina.

 

[BB88]

Few years ago Flo fans wanted to see Tro get the C, he was described as heart of the team type of player.

He provides anywhere from 50 to 70 points and kills penalties.

The offense has seen quite the turnaround.

 

[dogbazinho]

He can be the C here.

 

[ChuckW]

People who think Trochek is damaged goods

I remeber we traded a guy who couldn't stay in our line up and was considered done and he went on to win 2 more Cups and is still playing.

Truth. I said that was an awful trade when it happened.

 

[bleedgreen]

I’m actually getting increasingly pumped we have Tro, but so much of this rides on him getting his shit together.

I really like that it defines the centers better. Haula has been up and down, and apparently is a dick. Wally never really defined himself for a role. Trocheck is definitely a center playing his position and a threat to move up the lineup if he improves. He may force Rod to play Staal less. He’s a righty for both the pp and for draws - which we’ve lacked since Lindy was traded. We now have three righties overall, still short but absolutely an improvement since all three can be on the pp.

Sounds like Martinook is now fourth center though. I’m torn there. He’s had a rough year, but this may be an ideal position for him. I just liked the idea of Bishop getting the fourth line for awhile. Is Marty a very good center? I’d someone responds that it doesn’t really matter I would disagree a bit. We need a solid fourth line. I know he can pressure and hit, it there’s some smarts to being a center that aren’t easy to fake. I know he’s played a center a bit for us before but I’ve never been convinced it’s his bag.

 

[AD Skinner]

I may be way off but didnt he mostly play center in Arizona?

 

[bleedgreen]

I may be way off but didnt he mostly play center in Arizona?

I never watched him there, no idea. Even if he did I’d still wonder if it’s his thing.

 

[Johniac]

"Dale, what else do I have to offer to get you to part with Trocheck?"

 

[HisIceness]

I actually thought Haula had turned a corner a few weeks ago, not so much on the scoresheet but he seemed to be more in tune with his teammates. But I guess they thought differently, still kind of surprised though as I figured they would do the Michael Ferland thing and just ride the storm out.

I'm sad Wallmark is leaving. Before Rod took over as coach I wouldn't have been upset but he turned into a good player under him.

Never really got a feel for Luostarinen.

Overall decent trade I suppose. Maybe a little overpayment, but nothing earth-shattering.

 

[emptyNedder]

Let's hope Alanis Morissette doesn't sing the national anthem at the eastern conference finals next season when the Canes play Florida who lineup Barkov-Saarela-Wallmark-Luostarinen at center.

 

[hblueridgegal]

DW said they've had their eyes on this guy for over a year.

 

[My Special Purpose]

Whoever thought we'd see the day that the Carolina Hurricanes trade away three centers in the same deal.

 

[Negan4Coach]

Wow, this seems like one of those trades I'd make on NHL 19. Oh, the value bars aren't equal yet? Let me just keep piling on extra bodies until it is.

I guess I like it.

 

[A Star is Burns]

I really like this trade, maybe most of all even though we needed the two dmen more at this juncture. I can see how it might end up not working out, but I have a good feeling about it.

For the players we gave away, not that I wanted to move all these pieces, but not a single one hurt:

Haula: If he hadn't gotten knocked out of the lineup, he may still be clicking, but he never regained his mojo and it may not be the worst thing for him to move on from this area after his tragedy.
Wallmark: I like Wallmark and his ability to move up and down a bit. He was huge for us last year filling in with Staal down. But he's a 3rd liner at best that I was already predicting was going to get overpaid (for his role) on his next contract, so no harm in moving him now for an upgrade. I think he was heading for a Riley Nash pricing us out territory. We have options going forward to replace him for sure.
Priskie: It's a bummer to move another guy this quick after signing, and I think he'll make the NHL as a 4-6 dman, but the acquisition of Keane means this doesn't hurt in the slightest.
Eetu: His name is hard to spell, so good riddance. Seriously, I think he'll be another Wallmark type in that he might be a 3/4C, but we have a lot of guys that can fill that role. I'm still hoping he'll make good since a few people were so sour on him at the time of his pick in spite of never having seen him, but he doesn't hurt to lose at all.

If Trocheck stays what he's been recently, this trade is perfectly fine for us, and gives us a solid 2C and a righty to boot. If he bounces all the way back, it's a steal. I agree with Kev, that guys often take a long time to fully come back, and the best is likely to come in the next couple of years if we stick it out with him. He may not be what he was at his peak the other year, but I think he'll fit in pretty nicely and on a reasonable contract.

 

[bleedgreen]

 

[Lempo]

It does look like Priskie doesn't mind getting traded away after signing to Carolina as a college UFA. Nice.

 

[GIN ANTONIC]

It does look like Priskie doesn't mind getting traded away after signing to Carolina as a college UFA. Nice.

Oh great another pajama boy in the making here...

 

[Ryuji Yamazaki]

Wish Tro the best.

 

[zman77]

 

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[zman77]

 

[ClarkBolzano]

Really hate losing Wally.

Aho - Trocheck - Staal - ????

Wonder if we recall Bishop for the 4 c or rotate Marty

May be Necas, after all he is a center. May be he is ready for that role?

 

[Chrispy]

May be Necas, after all he is a center. May be he is ready for that role?

They aren't putting Necas at 4C. They will put him on either Trocheck's wing or Jordan's wing as a mentor.

And they aren't putting Jordan at 4C no matter how loud people here scream.

 

[DaveG]

May be Necas, after all he is a center. May be he is ready for that role?

Bishop is and has already shown to be a capable 4