Confirmed Trade: [PHI/CBJ] Cam Atkinson for Jakub Voracek

[CoachWithNoTeam]

Which spot in the lineup would each fan base slot each forward in? If you’re starting a lineup with Atkinson for 21-22 season, you pencil him in at: ___?

 

[Toe Pick]

Some really great posts in this thread. Agree with many this is about as win-win as you can get.

Columbus has a bunch of shoot first guys but desperately needs a playmaker and someone who can transport the puck and gain the zone on the PP. Voracek should be a nice upgrade there. Contract wise it's a better fit as well.

Sounds like Philly really needed a shoot first player who's great on the penalty kill. That is definitely Atkinson's game. He's great at getting "lost" in the zone and finding those open scoring areas -- just needs someone to get him the puck. Oh, and he's pretty good on shootouts as well. I think he'll be re-energized in Philly.

 

[Juicy Pop]

Which spot in the lineup would each fan base slot each forward in? If you’re starting a lineup with Atkinson for 21-22 season, you pencil him in at: ___?

I think you have to start him with Giroux and Couturier just to see if they can establish chemistry.

He can probably fit in with Hayes or Frost though given the other good options in JVR, Farabee, Konecny and Lindblom that can shift around the lineup.

 

[ponder719]

Which spot in the lineup would each fan base slot each forward in? If you’re starting a lineup with Atkinson for 21-22 season, you pencil him in at: ___?

Id try him out in a couple places, but instinctively, I start him on Hayes’s RW, since Hayes never developed the chemistry I was looking for with our existing wings. Probably something like:
G-Couts-TK
Farabee-Hayes-Atkinson
JVR-Frost-Lindblom
Laughton-4C (I think they want an upgrade here)-Aube-Kubel
Laczynski / Bunnaman

 

[summer tooth]

Some really great posts in this thread. Agree with many this is about as win-win as you can get.

Columbus has a bunch of shoot first guys but desperately needs a playmaker and someone who can transport the puck and gain the zone on the PP. Voracek should be a nice upgrade there. Contract wise it's a better fit as well.

Sounds like Philly really needed a shoot first player who's great on the penalty kill. That is definitely Atkinson's game. He's great at getting "lost" in the zone and finding those open scoring areas -- just needs someone to get him the puck. Oh, and he's pretty good on shootouts as well. I think he'll be re-energized in Philly.

It's a very exciting time right now for the Jackets. Sad to see a star like Cam go but Voracek could be just what we need: a dangerous playmaker

 

[2020 Cup Champions]

Voracek coming back after all these years

rat tat tat tat tat--that's the way it is

 

[belair]

That Jeff Carter trade still paying dividends for the Flyers 11 years later.

 

[metalan2]

Like what is Philly doing???

What's the point of holding on to Voracek? They just gained near 3m of cap space and have Atkinson.

 

[BrindamoursNose]

What's the point of holding on to Voracek? They just gained near 3m of cap space and have Atkinson.

Really closer to 2.35 million saved than 3 million, but I agree with your point.

 

[Maurice of Orange]

Both players settling in with their respective teams.

Atkinson has been the goal scorer with 4G-1A-5Pts in 4 games with the Flyers on the 2nd line with Farabee and Brassard.

While Voracek has been the playmaker with 5Pts, all assists in 6 games with the Blue Jackets playing on their 1st line with Laine and most recent center on his line, Columbus new captain Boone Jenner.

Jake still looking for his 1st goal of the season, after some minor lineup adjustments with the Blue Jackets.

 

[Blaine8797]

Like what is Philly doing???

Aged well eh?

 

[Vikke]

Aged well eh?

It's four games. Relax.

 

[Rebels57]

It's four games. Relax.

I mean, it was kind of a silly reply at the time even before the season started.

 

[Nakawick]

Aged well eh?

Give em the cup already.

 

[LTIR Trickery]

Shoulder brushing after like 6 games

 

[Accelleratii]

I don't care how you feel about this after a half dozen games - it's a breath of fresh air to see a Flyers forward just shoot the damn puck on net.

 

[Chayos]

There was a number of Win/Win trades made this summer and this is one of them. I think both teams are happy with their player here and trades happen correctly this is how it is suppose to work out.

Another one that comes to mind is the Foegle/Bear trade which is not as big a trade, but where both teams come out ahead by making the deal.

 

[Flyer lurker]

It really is ok to have a trade and both sides are happy. I know we live in a society that want to say everything is black or white. It is not the case often.

Flyers needed a shoot first player for years and now have one. Also has been a good influence on Konecky who was getting pass happy a bit.

 

[EdmFlyersfan]

Trade is working out as a win/win for both clubs.

 

[archangel2]

Trade is working out as a win/win for both clubs.

yep

 

[Forepar]

yep

And still is, almost 2 weeks later...lol.