Confirmed with Link: Jurco to Blackhawks for 2017 3rd

[Chris 84]

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[Hammettf2b]

 

[Chris 84]

shame the way things turned out with jurco. still think he might come good, but it was never gonna be in detroit. 3rd round pick is about as good as we could have got for him, so....good.

 

[Heaton]

Awesome deal.

 

[Hammettf2b]

So far so good Kenny. Lets keep it up.

 

[Winger98]

good trade. Also, if we can get a 3rd for Jurco we better be seeing at least a late 1st for Vanek. I'm also wondering with the Eaves and Hainsey deals it might be better to act sooner than later if we're selling. Waiting might leave someone desperate for a deal but it might also leave us without a dance partner.

 

[lhsgolf19]

A++++++

Vanek, Smith, Ott you are next

 

[SirloinUB]

Jurco clearly wasn't working out here but he also has the potential to be "the one that got away"

 

[Henkka]

Nice.

Kenny CAN SELL!

 

[Henkka]

Jurco clearly wasn't working out here but he also has the potential to be "the one that got away"

"The one that got a away in KHL..."

Weirdest thing is that HF Boards consensus for Jurco was in every discussion a 3rd round pick.

 

[Ezekial]

Good job Kenny, good luck Jurco

 

[SoupNazi]

Good deal.

I like Jurco a lot, but it just wasn't working out here. I wish Thomas the best.

 

[WingedWheel1987]

GJ Kenny.

 

[obey86]

a 3rd round pick for Jurco? Wowza.

 

[Zetterberg4Captain]

Good start

Keep it coming

Picks, picks and more picks

 

[obey86]

I think he can be a 20/20 type 3rd line player...a solid contributor.. I liked Jurco, just didn't work out here...didnt help the coaching staff was always ****ing with him either.

Really hope he flourishes, wherever he ends up.

 

[The Geelee]

Good deal.

Now lets see what he can get for Vanek and Smith. Hopefully as good as this deal

 

[Blue Liner]

What's an objective, realistic take on Jurco from you guys?

 

[Sheriff Bert]

It's quite clear that Jurco just wasn't a match here. He went from a solid rookie year to a 4th line scratch guy when he should have been progressing. Even though it's the Hawks, I hope he can still turn it around.

 

[Nut Upstrom]

I'd like to see this kid become a player (anywhere but chicago ideally). Give him some quality line mates, give him some quality ice time and get his confidence where it needs to be and press the restart button. A shame we bumbled his development - such a nice combination of hands and size.
I think we're going to end up looking stupid here, not so much with the trade as Jurco's never going to have a future here and a third is a good return for him as he is, but with his handling and development overall.
Wondering if he'll have a few not so kind words on his way out the door...

 

[rx7dryver]

Wow Kenny should go to prison for grand theft.

 

[golffuul]

We're on a roll!!! Thanks for your effort, Jurco. It just wasn't going to work out here. 3rd rounder is a great return. Expecting 2nd or better on Smith, now. Vanek is a sure 1st or conditional first.

LET THE REBUILD COMMENCE!!

 

[rx7dryver]

If Jurco got a 3rd smith should get a first.

 

[Pavels Dog]

It's a weak draft so teams likely value a 3rd like a 4th/5th in a typical year. Solid return though for a guy with zero points.

What's an objective, realistic take on Jurco from you guys?

He has skill to be a 20+20 guy in this league. Health is an issue, as is confidence. Expectations shouldn't be high but he's a classic case of someone who needed a fresh start.

 

[Frk It]

I like the trade from a value standpoint. I hope it's the first of several.

I really don't understand why he was being benched in favor of Sheahan, but oh well.