Seravalli: Nolan Patrick hires new agent

[Richard]

Watch Patrick without any extraneous background noise (IE where he was picked, contract value). Guess what? He sucks. AHL is calling buddy you are 22 years old.

 

[Cenzo_]

He is making $800K, for sure he deserve a raise. Anything below $2M is well deserved.

 

[MrHeiskanen]

Hard to say where he'd be without injuries

Probably in the AHL.

At this point, the injuries give him an excuse that allows him to stay in the NHL and lineup. If he was another guy the same age as him, drafted in the sixth round, with no injury history, do you think he would be given equal opportunity?

 

[IceNeophyte]

Hard to say where he'd be without injuries

Which is why he needs a bridge to prove he's worth a raise.

 

[Blaine8797]

1st
Patrick
Ghost

for Jones with extension

Maybe another piece from CBJ like Frost.

I’ll pass flyers don’t want Jones I’d rather use those assets on a better dman, Jones has been super washed the last two seasons and the flyers defence core is not the core to reclaim a players upside

 

[ps241]

His numbers are terrible, do Flyers fans even want to qualify him?

This is Patrick's 3rd agent in 3 years . Nolan buddy, its not your agent"s" holding you back.

 

[Volica]

There are a number of teams that'd want Patrick on the cheap, there's no question about that.

 

[NjdevilfanJim]

Considering his age where they picked him they should stay the course and hopes he pans out....Every team will be looking on the cheap just ride it out as he does have skills and hope he stays healthy.....

 

[AveryStar4Eva]

Tough to ask for a raise when you miss a full year then come back and put up one of the worst performances in the whole company

 

[snowkiddin]

I was thinking more of a 4C.

I’d play him on the wing honestly. XD is an issue but I can actually see us being in on him.

His uncle coaches the Ice here; True North is getting cozy with them.

Winnipeg might be Patrick’s best chance at turning around his career.

 

[TheDawnOfANewTage]

“Hi, is this a hockey player who can afford to make demands?”

“No, this is Patrick.”

 

[devilsfan35]

Would be cool if he went to New Jersey

 

[CapnZin]

He's a good fit for the Flyers, he's just not a good fit with them at this time.

No doubt he can play in the NHL. But the Flyers draft prospects that can only develop in their system successfully, but will admit it's not the best place for prospects as it's a high-stress market. And the Flyers didn't need Patrick as the ownership there tends to want the management to be entirely in win mode which means signing the best free agents. Now I don't think the Flyers are bad at developing prospects as they have Provorov, Giroux and co. that have developed in their system successfully as they're a hit or miss prospect team.

But Nolan Patrick no doubt was more than ready for the NHL, but is blocked out by guys like Giroux, Couturier and now Hayes. Patrick deserves another chance with a new and I believe Calgary to be the team that might be the best fit for him right now.

Probably Tkachuk/Gaudreau for Patrick+.

If not Calgary then I think either Arizona, Columbus, Minnesota, Detroit, or Ottawa. But I think Vegas might go after him considering McCrimmon goes after ex-Wheat Kings. Rumour was Vegas was planning on drafting him if they won the lottery.

Patrick’s injuries have exacerbated the deficiencies in his game. He’s best when he’s on the boards or battling for position in front of the net. His shot is only viable in the slot and his playmaking is suited there as well. Sadly, he backs off of every opportunity that way. Stinks because sometimes there are flashes, but it’s a dull no-show most of the time.

His potential is definitely there. It’s all dependent upon his injury status. I’ve personally lowered my expectations of him and wouldn’t be upset if he’s gone. No matter what his potential is or all the XYZ’s... having 9 points in 50 some games and just the poor showing throughout his career is enough for me to not care all too much.

 

[bertuzzi2bure]

From the Canucks id offer Virtanen and try him Patrick as the 3rd line C next season in between Pearson and Podkolzin.

 

[Mersss]

I’ll pass flyers don’t want Jones I’d rather use those assets on a better dman, Jones has been super washed the last two seasons and the flyers defence core is not the core to reclaim a players upside

A bust, an overpaid defensive liabilitu and a 1st pick in a terrible draft doesn't net you Jones anyways

 

[Tripod]

Tough to ask for a raise when you miss a full year then come back and put up one of the worst performances in the whole company

And yet nowhere in the interview did Sera mention Patrick asking for a raise. That was all made up by the OP.

 

[Cootsfanclub]

Probably in the AHL.

At this point, the injuries give him an excuse that allows him to stay in the NHL and lineup. If he was another guy the same age as him, drafted in the sixth round, with no injury history, do you think he would be given equal opportunity?

He had a pretty good rookie season and stagnated into the second season with flashes of why he was drafted really high. The injuries are why he's not producing at an NHL level, he was at the very least scoring at a high-end third line rate. You're right about the draft placement keeping him on the roster last season though.

 

[Tripod]

From the Canucks id offer Virtanen and try him Patrick as the 3rd line C next season in between Pearson and Podkolzin.

The Flyers have Konecny, Farabee, Voracek and Allison at RW....NAK too.

Don't need JV.

 

[Mike Jones]

Part of the package for Gaudreau?

 

[Double Dion]

Part of the package for Gaudreau?

I'm not sure Patrick is an upgrade on Gawdin or Ruzicka. You certainly don't move Gaudreau for a package that involves him unless it involves a much bigger piece. He wouldn't come close to making our roster right now. I was a huge fan of his in junior, but he isn't the same player he was then.

 

[Kranix]

Can this agent do cool photoshops with swords

 

[hmc1987]

Who is this guy

Best reply lmfao

 

[Philadelphia Ducks]

Seattle probably scoops him, no?

We'll be exposing much better players than Patrick.

 

[Starat327]

A bust, an overpaid defensive liabilitu and a 1st pick in a terrible draft doesn't net you Jones anyways

Tell me you don't watch the Flyers without saying you dont watch the Flyers.

 

[Mersss]

Tell me you don't watch the Flyers without saying you dont watch the Flyers.

Ghost is terrible defensivelly.