Confirmed with Link: Matt Taormina & Dana Tyrell traded to CBJ for Dalton Smith & Jonathan Marchessault

[Samkow]

Ya'll got Dalton Smith and Jonathan Marchessault from Columbus apparently.

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[2 Weekes Notice]

Ya'll got Dalton Smith and Jonathan Marchessault from Columbus apparently.

Looks like a Cuse deal. Tyrell and Taormina out the door apparently.

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

Bolts trade Taormina and Tyrell to Columbus for Dalton Smith & Jonathan Marchessault

minor league move

 

[DFC]

Happy for Tyrell. Not sure what CBJ's depth chart looks like, but it can't be more of a mountain than ours.

 

[Werewolf]

Happy for Tyrell. Not sure what CBJ's depth chart looks like, but it can't be more of a mountain than ours.

Agree...I like Tyrell. His speed is excellent probably fastest player in organization...hope he gets another shot at the NHL which he wasnt going to get here. Another classy move for Yzerman moving Tyrell so he gets his shot.

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

Jonathan Marchessault: 23 year old, 5'9'' RW
HF grade: 7.0 C
Undrafted
Stats: 40 points in 57 games this season

http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/jonathan-audy-marchessault/

Audy-Marchessault isn’t the most talented winger on the ice, but what he lacks in size and pure skill he makes up for with his gritty style of play. He has always been a pass first player and is well on his way to becoming a playmaker in the NHL.

Dalton Smith: 21 year old,6'2'' LW
Drafted: 2010 round 2 #34 overall by Columbus Blue Jackets
HF grade: 5.5 B
Stats: 9 points in 50 AHL games this season

http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/dalton_smith/

Smith is a tough guy, he is going to throw a statement hit or drop the gloves to stand up for a teammate. He improved his skating ability, but still does not turn heads with speed.

 

[bov]

I quite like this move.

 

[2 Weekes Notice]

JAM seems like a decent risk, especially for 2 guys who are no more than AHL players

 

[LightningStrikes]

One of our "older" prospects involved with Dana. All the best for him!

Seems like a very solid deal for us though.

 

[HoseEmDown]

We weren't gonna resign Taormina as we have Koekkoek/Blujus/Dotchin coming to Syracuse next year. Tyrell might not have been qualified so we got 2 assets for 2 we were most likely to lose.

JAM also adds scoring to the Crunch with the loss of Panik. Smith has some size and tough so likely Paradis and Labrie will be gone too.

 

[Crunchrulz]

Gonna be interesting for Smith as he flat out refused an invite from Nacho when they played here after some questionable hits. Like the deal though. Paradis is a great team guy, but has not produced since he has been here.

 

[MrClutch86]

Nice deal. No way to lose this one really.

 

[Coopers Gum]

We're getting tougher.

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

Some more of a scouting report on Marchessault

Assets: An excellent playmaker and stickhandler, he sees the ice very well and is quite patient with the puck. Is also a natural at putting points on the board. Is versatile up front.

Flaws: A lack of size and strength hinders his overall value as a top-six forward prospect at the National Hockey League level. Also needs to continue to work on his game without the puck.

Career Potential: Skilled playmaker with upside.

 

[Glide5]

Glad to see Dana got moved. He is a good kid who had some bad luck. Maybe in a different farm system he will be able to get a shot again.

Seems like a solid deal both ways. No real loser.

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

http://www.syracuse.com/crunch/inde...ades_of_tyrell_and_taormina.html#incart_river

"It kind of came as a little bit of a shock to me, but it could be a better opportunity for me in the long run,'' he said. "This stuff happens. You're just going to have to get over it and move on to our next adventure.''

Tampa Bay assistant general manager Julien BriseBois said the organization has a pipeline of young blueliners coming up, so for now it made sense to get younger up front.

"To keep the pipeline full, it makes sense to trade for two younger forwards,'' BriseBois said.

BriseBois said the deal may also give Taormina and Tyrell a fresh chance for career advancement.

"We don't currently have NHL opportunities for them,'' BriseBois said. "Hopefully, by going to a new organization they will have a better opportunity to play in the NHL.''

BriseBois said both new players will arrive in town in time for Friday's morning skate. The Crunch visits Rochester on Friday night.

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

 

[PhysicalGraffiti]

Already like him because of his hat.

Sad to see Tyrell go, I've always hoped he'd make it here. But hopefully he gets that chance in Columbus. I've liked him for a while, I see potential there.