Confirmed with Link: Michael Chaput has been traded to Chicago for Tanner Kero

[Fire Benning]

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[Billy Kvcmu]

Block buster
We got fleeced by Chicago

 

[M2Beezy]

Whose Kero anyone ever even heard of this guy

Cant see why this was made doesnt address the changes we need

 

[FroshaugFan2]

Fine I guess. Like for like. Though I wonder why the Canucks weren't planning on qualifying Chaput.

 

[Foundational Player]

"Foundational piece."

 

[Josepho]

Seems to have decent numbers in his small NHL stints.

Sure, why not?

Always had a feeling that Kero was going to play here some day.

 

[Billy Kvcmu]

Whose Kero anyone ever even heard of this guy

Cant see why this was made doesnt address the changes we need

He’s a AHL centre with some NHL experiences, it’s actually a huge need for us if he plays for Utica

 

[kcunac]

Is he more of a centre at the AHL level than Chaput? If so good. If not, bad.

 

[Billy Kvcmu]

Is he more of a centre at the AHL level than Chaput? If so good. If not, bad.

I don’t think Chaput played Centre for Utica?

 

[NoShowWilly]

Benning gets fleeced again

Honestly, I'll defer to our AHL guys as I don't know anything about Kero.

Chaput couldn't play centre and if Kero can then great.

 

[Serac]

Never was a big fan of Chaput, so alright. Don't mind this as depth.

 

[Verbalyst]

Can't wait to see him play with Jasek and Lind

 

[Hockey Rush]

Can't wait to see him play with Jasek and Lind

Are you being serious, or being sarcastic lol. I can't tell. You near Utica?

 

[MS]

This is as lateral a trade as it gets. Same age, same position, same role.

I liked Chaput and thought he was good enough to stick in the NHL, and he's a better AHL scorer than Kero. Kero's NHL production in 16-17 is better than anything Chaput has ever done, though.

Kero is a center and has killed penalties when up with Chicago in the past.

 

[jeromemorrow]

I personally didn't mind Chaput as much as some of those who detested him during Willie D's reign. He's serviceable and makes a good 4th liner & on the 3rd line (in spurts). Change of scenery trade for both guys.

 

[Peter Griffin]

Same age and similar AHL production but Kero actually had some success at the NHL level two years ago putting up 16 points in 47 games. On the surface it seems like a good swap.

 

[Verbalyst]

Are you being serious, or being sarcastic lol. I can't tell. You near Utica?

I was being sarcastic and yeah I'm near Utica but I might go to more games sinces theres more legit prospects there

 

[NoShowWilly]

This is as lateral a trade as it gets. Same age, same position, same role.

I liked Chaput and thought he was good enough to stick in the NHL, and he's a better AHL scorer than Kero. Kero's NHL production in 16-17 is better than anything Chaput has ever done, though.

Kero is a center and has killed penalties when up with Chicago in the past.

Chaput isn't a centre and if Kero is then the deal makes lots of sense for our AHL club.

Lots of young wingers should be on the comets this season.

 

[Cogburn]

Too bad, I liked Chaput.

Ah well, lateral move, but with an extra year at 750k.

Meh.

I wish both of them well.

 

[FroshaugFan2]

I don’t think Chaput played Centre for Utica?

He did.

This doesn't do anything for the center depth. The Canucks could have just qualified Chaput.

 

[MS]

Chaput isn't a centre and if Kero is then the deal makes lots of sense for our AHL club.

Lots of young wingers should be on the comets this season.

Chaput is absolutely a center and has played there almost exclusively with both Vancouver and Utica.

 

[Guardian452]

Sounds like a contract dump by Chicago. Chicago was already at 45 contracts with Jurco and Duclair still unsigned. I wouldn't be surprised if Chicago doesn't qualify Chaput.

Meanwhile Kero helps fill the hole at center in Utica.

 

[NoShowWilly]

Am I thinking of Megna?

 

[ahmon]

I actually like Chaput more. A bit more size.

Kero is unlikely to be anything more than AHL journeyman anyway.

Stop trading with chicago

 

[Canadian Canuck]

Tanner Kero has put up solid numbers in his NHL stints.

Last year he registered 3 points in 8 games for the Blackhawks and 20 points in 36 games for Rockford.

He’s only 25 should be a solid piece for Utica who can play in the NHL when injuries arise.