Confirmed Trade: [NJD/NYI] Devils trade Tyce Thompson to Islanders for Arnaud Durandeau

[SJinNewJersey]

 

[tmg]

Tyce is Tage Thompson's brother, had a great season in Providence, looked good in camp / preseason. Based on numbers it looks like he's not really developing in the AHL as hoped but I haven't seen him there. Needed a change of scenery but is already 24 and probably won't crack the NHL full time.

Yeah I expected Tyce would eventually find his way into the Sabres organization, if only to appease Tage to have his bro at camps and as a potential depth black ace.

Maybe I’m too influenced by seeing the Devils have so many sets of brothers over the years in their org (Giontas, Footes, Pandolfos, Hugheses) and having seen them lose Scott Niedermayer because he wanted to play on the same team as his brother.

 

[Mike C]

I wonder if Cal will get hurt and wind up on Bailey Island as soon as Matt is healthy again. Lane seems to like doing that in hopes Wahlstrom will be the next great winger.

Unlike Bailey, Calvin is GREAT at what he does. I wouldn't mind seeing him sit every once in awhile so he can be around for the playoffs if they make it. I read a lot of negative stuff people say about him, but as long as he's healthy, I see him as an impact guy....Martin, not so much anymore

 

[SI90]

Weird trade. Durandeau has potential to be a bottom 6 guy. Brings some energy and 2way play

 

[Forge]

Can't say I'm overly sad to see tyce go.

 

[Ciao]

Yeah I expected Tyce would eventually find his way into the Sabres organization, if only to appease Tage to have his bro at camps and as a potential depth black ace.

Maybe I’m too influenced by seeing the Devils have so many sets of brothers over the years in their org (Giontas, Footes, Pandolfos, Hugheses) and having seen them lose Scott Niedermayer because he wanted to play on the same team as his brother.

Maybe Lou has a deal lined up with the Sabres?

 

[HBK27]

Weird trade. Durandeau has potential to be a bottom 6 guy. Brings some energy and 2way play

Same for Thompson if he gets back on track. Both players are 24 with Durandeau turning 25 in a couple months so the chances of either having much of an impact at the NHL level is slim.

Gotta give it up to Tyce's agent though - he's getting paid $775K to play in the minors this season.

 

[Oneiro]

Tyce had a good camp but hasn't scored enough at the AHL level, which is never a great sign. But a likable player. Some speed, solid compete, at his best pretty relentless.

I know nothing of Durandeau but like what I'm reading.

 

[SI90]

Tyce had a good camp but hasn't scored enough at the AHL level, which is never a great sign. But a likable player. Some speed, solid compete, at his best pretty relentless.

I know nothing of Durandeau but like what I'm reading.

Honestly the description for Durandeau except I’d say he has a bit more than some speed.

 

[Jumptheshark]

complete spit balling by me--but this is Lou's way of building up to something. Waivers and then a small trade to try and light a fire under players butts

 

[Mandar]

No retention? No conditions?

what is this….2003?

 

[Jersey Fan 12]

Tyce is Tage Thompson's brother, had a great season in Providence, looked good in camp / preseason. Based on numbers it looks like he's not really developing in the AHL as hoped but I haven't seen him there. Needed a change of scenery but is already 24 and probably won't crack the NHL full time.

Dad was the long-time head coach in Bridgeport until this year. Allows Tyce to stay at home.

 

[Grand Admiral Thrawn]

Arnaud he didn't!!!

 

[LeapOnOver]

Maybe Lou has a deal lined up with the Sabres?

I highly doubt it, but if by some miracle that did go down, it would be the first time these two teams have had a mega trade. I still remember the shock when the Turgeon / Lafontaine trade was announced.

 

[Mike C]

complete spit balling by me--but this is Lou's way of building up to something. Waivers and then a small trade to try and light a fire under players butts

Is that because the millions of dollars they make isn't proper enough motivation?

 

[Petes2424]

Can only assume someone asked for a trade

 

[Kevin27NYI]

Can only assume someone asked for a trade

Probably both

 

[andora]

Haha mine are actually names (Odin, Otto, Opal) so I’m not in the same boat.

Huge shoutout for Odin.. nice

 

[Jumptheshark]

Is that because the millions of dollars they make isn't proper enough motivation?

Lou is old school. This is his MO.

 

[Jersey Fan 12]

Do either of these players receive qualifying offers following the season?

 

[miscs75]

Maybe Lou has a deal lined up with the Sabres?

I wonder if Buffalo will take some of Kyle’s old buddies as teammates. Anders Lee is almost the same size as Tage so it’s close enough to a fair trade.

 

[isles55]

Islanders trade fan favorite for the coach’s son.

 

[Mike C]

Lou is old school. This is his MO.

I'm old school too but sometimes changing with the times is essential

i'm pretty sure Mike Reilly isn't going to make any of the top D think they are in jeopardy, and whatever this new Thompson who is on board isn't gonna motivate Capades Barzal to stop capadesing or make any of the guys on the 4th line think they are in danger

I don't know why the deal was made but if Uncle Louie truly thinks stuff like this motivates guys to play better, he is dumber than I thought

 

[Chainshot]

Huge shoutout for Odin.. nice

Kyle Okposo also has named one of his sons Odin.

 

[Jersey Fan 12]

Islanders trade fan favorite for the coach’s son.

Except the coach is now with Anaheim. And if one goal in 12 games makes one a fan favorite the Bridgeport fans should raise the bar a little.