Confirmed with Link: Nick Cousins & Merrick Madsen traded to Arizona for Brendan Warren & 2018 5th rounder

[Striiker]

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The Philadelphia Flyers have acquired forward Brendan Warren and a fifth-round pick in the 2018 NHL Draft from the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for left wing Nick Cousins and goaltender Merrick Madsen, according to general manager Ron Hextall.

https://www.nhl.com/flyers/news/fly...from-arizona--philadelphia-flyers/c-289967690


BRENDAN WARREN

POSITION: Left Wing

DRAFTED: 2015 (3rd Round, 81st Overall) - Arizona Coyotes

AGE: 20 (05-07-1997)

BORN: Carelton, Michigan

VITALS: 6'1", 185 pounds

SHOOTS: Left

•Warren recently completed his second season at the University of Michigan where he recorded 10 points (3g-7a) in 35 games for the Wolverines.
•As a Freshman, he helped Michigan win the Big Ten title and a berth in the NCAA Tournament after posting 17 points (5g-12a) in 38 games.
• Internationally, Warren helped the United States win a gold medal at the Under-18 World Junior Championships in 2015 where he posted four points (2g-2a) in seven games.
•He also played with the United States National Team Development Program Under-18 Team during the 2014-15 season where he recorded 38 points (19G, 19A) in 61 games played.

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[The Madrigal]

Nick Cousins to the Coyotes.

 

[TCTC]

That's alright, I guess. He had no future with the Flyers anyway.

 

[Ghosts Beer]

I was just going to say, my guess would be Cousins for a pick.

 

[Tripod]

Please be another 3rd.

I predicted we would trade Cousins on draft day....I guessed too late.

 

[Captain Dave Poulin]

That's alright, I guess. He had no future with the Flyers anyway.

Definitely. I'm happy that he went somewhere where he will get a chance to play, and he'll have White there, so he won't be coming into the room cold. (If that is even a thing lol)

 

[The Madrigal]

What can be expected as a return for Nick Cousins, a 5th or 6th round pick?

 

[Magua]

Nick Cousins had no spot here, but he proved he has potential as a bottom 6 regular in the scoring and possession stats, not to mention penalty drawing wizardry. For probably pennies to acquire, it's a reasonable move for Chayka and the Coyotes. Nick Cousins is an NHL player to me.

 

[MarAlain MongYeo]

Flyers have basically no leverage in this scenario so I doubt anything more than a 4th rounder. Probably a 2018 pick as well.

 

[Prongo]

I'm guessing a C level prospect and late pick

Create a new thread!

 

[Damaged Goods]

Nick Cousins had no spot here, but he proved he has potential as a bottom 6 regular in the scoring and possession stats, not to mention penalty drawing wizardry. For probably pennies to acquire, it's a reasonable move for Chayka and the Coyotes. Nick Cousins is an NHL player to me.

Agreed. Wish he had more of a role last year, but Weal ultimately made him expendable. This is a small signal that Weal comes back.

 

[Ghosts Beer]

Nick Cousins had no spot here, but he proved he has potential as a bottom 6 regular in the scoring and possession stats, not to mention penalty drawing wizardry. For probably pennies to acquire, it's a reasonable move for Chayka and the Coyotes. Nick Cousins is an NHL player to me.

I agree. With 31 teams in the league, there's a place for Cousins somewhere. But he wasn't a fit here anymore.

Hoping for a 3rd.

 

[Curufinwe]

A 2018 pick is fine. 12 picks in one year is a bit much.

 

[JojoTheWhale]

I was thinking I'd be thrilled with a 6th. He's probably a good 4th liner without much upside who needs to be protected.

 

[Tripod]

Flyers have basically no leverage in this scenario so I doubt anything more than a 4th rounder. Probably a 2018 pick as well.

I am fine with a 2018 pick...actually prefer it. Keep adding picks for guys who are being passed to keep the pipeline coming.

Soon we will trading picks for short term help at deadlines. Stock up as much as we can now.

 

[JojoTheWhale]

Oh god. It's Smith, isn't it?

 

[Prongo]

Mike smith is going to be part of it.

 

[Curufinwe]

If Hexy isn't protecting Laughton, why not trade him instead?

 

[JojoTheWhale]

If Hexy isn't protecting Laughton, why not trade him instead?

That was honestly my first guess for this one. I thought he'd have more value with the 1st rounder label.

 

[Curufinwe]

Custance says a pick and a prospect

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

Guessing Mike Smith is involved if true.

 

[Ghosts Beer]

Well, the way Hextall brought up the possibility of a trade to acquire a goalie in today's press conference, you really do have to wonder about Smith here.... (though Panaccio is the only one saying it could be part of something bigger, so consider the source)

 

[bauer]

i'm ok with this. had no room for Cousins anyway.

hope for a decent pick. keep in mind it's Arizona too so whatever pick we get back is likely going to be in the top 5 for that round.

 

[JojoTheWhale]

 

[Curufinwe]

So when Hexy said 25/75 chance of a trade he meant 25+75.