Waived: Scott Darling & Valentin Zykov

[Agalloch]

We all agree that Zykov was shopped and nobody wanted to pay to acquire him.

Sometimes players have more value (for a trade) when they can go down in the AHL without waivers.

 

[deaderhead28]

1.) I’m not saying similar to waivers, I’m saying similar to bonehead moves, such as the Hagelin trade
2.) yes, they get an extra year and save money for Doughty’s deal, but you get a 4 year old winger and there’s no guarantee he gets better as he gets older, plus if you were looking to maximize value, just wait until Pearson got through his slump and trade the winger that is younger and had higher point totals in his career than Hagelin

I hope you're sharing your expertise in player development and scouting reports with Carolina.Why waste your talents on HFBOARDS and apply for GM or a player development gig?

 

[THE Green Man]

Vancouver has to be in on Zykov if they get the chance. Would really help get Horvat a potential winger with Baertschi still injured. I could see LA picking him up as well though since they are first in the order and it would give Willie another Russian to play on the 4th line with Kovalchuck.

 

[Hulkacaniac]

33 goals in the AHL last year. No chance he doesn’t get claimed. It’ll be the same deal when/if Sprong gets claimed.

No one is giving up big assets for these guys but at the price of a roster spot it makes a lot of sense.

I think Zykov could score 33 on McDavid’s wing

 

[KarmaPolice]

I've always liked Zykov. Still could be a 20 goal player there. I'd take a flier on him. I know he can be a bit lazy defensively, but if anyone can fix that it's Hitchcock. If not, put him back on waivers and no big loss. Really have nothing to lose by giving him a shot.

 

[CaliforniaBlues310]

Wouldn’t mind the Blues taking a flier on Zykov

 

[sasha barkov]

I hope you're sharing your expertise in player development and scouting reports with Carolina.Why waste your talents on HFBOARDS and apply for GM or a player development gig?

hmmm stating my opinion now qualifies me for a general manager spot? Although I’d do a better job than what Blake would with that trade

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

who was high enough to give 4m for 4 years to a pseudo 2D goalie

 

[Dahlin 2 Eichel]

I would put a sizeable amount of money down that he does not make it to Buffalo.

One can wish tho

 

[ChaoticOrange]

I think Zykov could score 33 on McDavid’s wing

Let’s not go crazy, he only got 27 out of Maroon.

 

[WhalerCane]

I'd imagine he could still use them if he ends up in Vancouver

Maybe he can let one of the M&M boys rent em?? lol

 

[sxvnert]

Would put in a claim for Zykov for the marlies.

 

[YP44]

Would put in a claim for Zykov for the marlies.

Toronto would not be able to send him down

 

[780il]

Oilers better claim Zykov

 

[King'sPawn]

Blake, please bring Zykov back!

 

[Mick Jagr]

10 bucks says Zykov gets paid stupid money by a KHL team and joins the russian old timers league known as the KHL.

 

[RodTheBawd]

No doubt Zykov will get claimed.

Darling would be a solid claim for anyone trying to tank and reach the cap floor for the next few years.

 

[DistantThunderRep]

May Lord TVR bless them on their future endeavors.

 

[DaveG]

Don't do it, Holmgren. Don't do it.

 

[ManofSteel55]

Damn, proposed him in a trade earlier yesterday to the ducks. Would’ve liked him if Silf was gone, but we have too many RW’s as is

The Oilers would take Silf if the Ducks wanted the space to claim him, ha ha.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Vancouver has to be in on Zykov if they get the chance. Would really help get Horvat a potential winger with Baertschi still injured. I could see LA picking him up as well though since they are first in the order and it would give Willie another Russian to play on the 4th line with Kovalchuck.

I thought you might say "because they drafted him and are familiar" but the boldfaced gave me a better laugh so thanks

 

[Negan4Coach]

Ugh, so happy Darling was waived. If some team claims him I am going to Lulz.

Not happy about this Zykov business- he will no doubt get claimed. I think he'll be good at some point.

 

[Osprey]

As nice as it would be to see Zykov return to his draft team and as much as LA needs young scorers, I kind of hope for his sake that they don't claim him. If Desjardins' treatment of Kovalchuk (and the reported treatment of the Nucks' Russians) is any indication, he won't get the opportunity that he needs, if he gets playing time at all.

please point out when LA has made a similar move?

Bishop. That doesn't mean that Darling makes sense for LA any more, but it might've a few weeks ago when both of their goalies were injured and Petersen had yet to debut, so I wouldn't blame an outsider for suggesting it.

 

[deaderhead28]

As nice as it would be to see Zykov return to his draft team and as much as LA needs young scorers, I kind of hope for his sake that they don't claim him. If Desjardins' treatment of Kovalchuk (and the reported treatment of the Nucks' Russians) is any indication, he won't get the opportunity that he needs, if he gets playing time at all.

No one knows what is influencing Kovi on the 4th line.Its all speculation.Zykov I hope is picked up by the Kings.Kings need to get younger.

 

[YP44]

As nice as it would be to see Zykov return to his draft team and as much as LA needs young scorers, I kind of hope for his sake that they don't claim him. If Desjardins' treatment of Kovalchuk (and the reported treatment of the Nucks' Russians) is any indication, he won't get the opportunity that he needs, if he gets playing time at all.



Bishop. That doesn't mean that Darling makes sense for LA any more, but it might've a few weeks ago when both of their goalies were injured and Petersen had yet to debut, so I wouldn't blame an outsider for suggesting it.

You mean when LA got Biship and a 5th for Budaj Cernak and a 7th. They moved up in the draft and then flipped Bishop's rights for a 4th. Hardly a bonehead trade.