Player Discussion Jordan Weal: To Russia With Love... (Weal To Sign in KHL)

[Adam Michaels]

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[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

My garbage for ur garbage

 

[Le Tricolore]

sure

AHL trade.

 

[Fazkovsky]

Laval trade

 

[FrankMTL]

Let's add this to the "Who Cares" section

 

[c3z4r]

I saw Arizona complain a lot about how useless Weal was, but like Chaput was already terrible so I don't think it can be any worse for us.

It's a trade

 

[Le Tricolore]

We didn't give up a draft pick, or anything of value. Not that Weal is an upgrade over anyone we have, but at worst it's an AHL move with zero impact on the Habs.

 

[Leon Lucius Black]

Better centre depth than shitty Chaput, plus he's right handed.

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

We didn't give up a draft pick, or anything of value. Not that Weal is an upgrade over anyone we have, but at worst it's an AHL move with zero impact on the Habs.

exactly no impact on nothing

its useless

 

[Frenchy]

meh, ok deal that new guy can't be worst than Chaput

 

[Sterling Archer]

Getting to know new Flyers forward Jordan Weal

Talent Analysis

Weal is an undersized but tenacious right-handed shooting center. He is hard on the forecheck and creates turnovers in the offensive zone. A consistent scorer both at the junior level and in the AHL, he competes in all three zones. His size is a concern as he could be overmatched against the bigger, faster defenders and opposing forwards in the NHL. Weal's productivity and combativeness suggest he can contribute given the opportunity.
Future

Weal was a frequent healthy scratch in 2015-16 in his first NHL season, first with Los Angeles and then with the Flyers after being acquired in a trade in January. A consistent scorer at the junior and AHL levels — and one of the key players for the Manchester Monarchs during their Calder Cup championship run in 2014-15 — he has the skill set to play a top-six role but his lack of stature and bulk makes him ill-suited for a lower line checking role. He will be an unrestricted free agent if not tendered a qualifying offer by the Flyers before this summer.

Read more at Hockey's Future - Jordan Weal

 

[Tuggy]

He's probably better than Chaput. So there's that...

 

[Adam Michaels]

I recall Habs were interested in him when he was with the Flyers.

 

[Hannibal]

So, are we gonna ice 2 fourth lines?

 

[Habs76]

YIPPEE KAYAK, OTHER BUCKETS

 

[Vachon23]

For me he is a better player then Chaput and he’s rightandend nothing bad to say

 

[MXD]

Meh. Our 6th center is better now than it was 30 minutes ago.

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

Weal can actually skate, though.

But he cant play hockey

 

[Runner77]

Weal and deal.

MB now the only GM with TDL trades in the last 6 years. All thanks to deals like this!

 

[SquiddFX]

At least we won’t be seeing local legend Chaput ever again.

 

[Mike Hasselhoffman]

Must be better than Chaput so I’m cool

 

[lynx]

We already have this guy and his name is Dale Weiss

 

[Whitesnake]

For whoever loved hating Chaput...you are either happy or sad that your scapegoat is gone......Minor deal, but don't see how we don't win this....for now. Weal is a better player.

 

[HockeyDBspecialist]

great AHL guy

 

[Adam Michaels]

sure

AHL trade.

Weal is an NHL player though. So really, they gave up someone from Laval for someone who will play in Montreal.

Weal won't come here and tear the house down. But he is an NHL'er.