Value of: Kreider to Columbus

[pld459666]

Currently in the 3rd spot in the Metro.

The same issues that Columbus has, the Islanders have.

Both teams are solid defensively. But Columbus is the 4th lowest scoring team in the Eastern Conference and 8th overall.

I think Kreider could be a good fit for that team both from a positional perspective and familiarity perspective as he came into the league playing for Torts.

I am unfamiliar with Columbus system or pick situation.

Is this a good fit?

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[DutchNYR]

After last year, the last thing Columbus should do is sell off the picks/prospects they have left for rentals.

 

[Viqsi]

We're not really inclined towards or in a position to start shopping for rentals given the state of our prospect pool; if we go shopping, it'd be with roster blueliners, and that's a bit too juicy for a deadline rental. He'd fit in, but getting him would be problematic.

 

[bernmeister]

Currently in the 3rd spot in the Metro.

The same issues that Columbus has, the Islanders have.

Both teams are solid defensively. But Columbus is the 4th lowest scoring team in the Eastern Conference and 8th overall.

I think Kreider could be a good fit for that team both from a positional perspective and familiarity perspective as he came into the league playing for Torts.

I am unfamiliar with Columbus system or pick situation.

Is this a good fit?

I think he fits, as he does most teams.
Don't see BJs splurging on a rental
esp since Kreider gets Hayes-esque return

 

[stevo61]

He'd be a great pickup but really doubt Columbus could/would put together an appropriate package for him. They could maybe offer something along the lines of Nuti, Milano and a mid pick but not the 1st and prospect im assuming the Rangers are looking for

 

[TGWL]

There's no fit here when you look at the pieces Columbus would make available. I can't see a scenario where Columbus repeats the thought process of going all in and pushing their team back even further.

 

[hn777]

I thought Columbus had good winger depth, but is more in need of a 2C.

 

[Mrfenn92]

Sign him in free agency. No reason to spend assets at the trade deadline.

 

[Fro]

I thought Columbus had good winger depth, but is more in need of a 2C.

You think correctly

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Yeah can't see Columbus making any offer for Kreider, Just don't see them surrendering what they would need to give up for him.

 

[Shootertooter]

He'd be a great pickup but really doubt Columbus could/would put together an appropriate package for him. They could maybe offer something along the lines of Nuti, Milano and a mid pick but not the 1st and prospect im assuming the Rangers are looking for

It has to start with a 1st.

 

[bernmeister]

Sign him in free agency. No reason to spend assets at the trade deadline.

Easier said than done.
Granted this season and next are 2 dif priorities.

If he doesn't give us small break to stay here and stay w/Zib, then he should ask for and get huge bucks.
Directly that is only $, but when the $ is a high enuf % it prompts/forces shuffling of resources, which may include spending assets.

Now not every team is the same situation.
But if you are thinking about what it would cost to keep him beyond this yr, then --- IF YOU CAN AFFORD TO TAKE THE RISK HE WALKS [a separate ?] --- then there is a certain logic to going all in now.

If you can honestly consider yr team likely to make a deep cup run.

 

[Flyer lurker]

Columbus went for it all and probably need to keep draft compensation. What Columbus can do with the cap space is take on a contender expiring dump contract and add as a current asset without giving anything up.

 

[Xoggz22]

Don't see Columbus... A) in the high end rental market and B) looking to move picks and prospects. I guess you could add C) they are pretty deep on the wing already and if they were to add to the wing, I think it would be for long term improvement and impact.

 

[cwede]

1st and Marchenko
CBJ probably wont go there

 

[ThreeLeftSkates]

Oh, boy. Another Kreider thread.
How about "Kreider to the KHL" as the next one.

 

[WannabeFinn]

1st and Marchenko
CBJ probably wont go there

Yeah.. we definitely won't go there.