Confirmed Trade: [WPG/VGK] Cody Eakin for cond. 2021 4th round pick (3rd if Eakin re-signs or WPG makes playoffs)

[Vegan Knight]

But Vegas hates Winnipeg, they are the last team that would help us improve our roster. Heck, they would s**t their pants as long as we had to smell it. This makes no sense.

McCrimmon loves Mantioba. At least the players. Eakin, Reaves, Glass, Krebs.

 

[serp]

What happened to eakin wow

I mean he wasn't left unprotected in the expansion draft by the Stars for no reason. He had a good second season in Vegas but he's not that good.

 

[Trap Jesus]

That's a precursor move for Vegas if I've ever seen one.

 

[jetsforever]

Cool to bring him home, maybe he'll fit in on the 2nd line

 

[inthe6ix]

I've always liked Eakin. This could be a nice, under the radar acquisition by the Jets.

Little is done, so they needed more depth up the middle.

Good deal for both sides.

 

[bennysflyers16]

Does Eakin even crack the Jets lineup ???

 

[Buffdog]

Better than trading for Simmonds. Makes me wonder if lowry and/or perrault are done.

 

[The Duck Knight]

Who did Eakin play with last year when he put up 22 goals ??

He spent a lot of time in between Pacioretty and Tuch when Stastny was out. Also rode a career best 18.3 shooting percentage. Next highest was 13.4. Last season was an extreme anomaly for him. Granted, he's not as bad as he's been this year, but he's not a guy you want on a scoring line. He's a 4th line center and good penalty killer.

 

[CupInSIX]

Moving out cap while getting something for their UFAs. I wouldn't be surprised if they moved out Holden while he has a lot of value.

Probably looking at Gus and a cheap forward with term.

 

[Clayonator]

Vegas opening up space for Pageau?

 

[Del Preston]

Cernak elbowed him all the way to Winnipeg.

 

[The Duck Knight]

Vegas opening up space for Pageau?

Probably not. There isn't cap space for an extension and I can't see them paying the price in terms of picks for a pure rental.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

Nicely done VGK... great cap opening deal

 

[FlameChampion]

I think this is a pretty good bet by the Jets.

 

[MMC]

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

Good for both squads

 

[HanSolo]

85% of the Jets have a negative impact on puck possession, so HA!

He'll fit right in then. Personally I'm so glad that we can stop forcing guys like Cody Glass and Nic Roy to the wing for Cody Eakin's sake when he's constantly turning the puck over and not being effective as a center.

 

[Pandaman11]

Not really.

Yes really, they all came via trade and they all were middle 6 centers because Scheifele is the 1C

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

What does VGK have up their sleeve here... something very fishy is going on

 

[OVO16]

Barrie to Vegas Confirmed! lol

But on a serious note, weren't Vegas looking for RD who can move the puck? Or has their thinking changed after acquiring Martinez?

 

[MardyBum]

He'll fit right in then. Personally I'm so glad that we can stop forcing guys like Cody Glass and Nic Roy to the wing for Cody Eakin's sake when he's constantly turning the puck over and not being effective as a center.

Well, there goes our 2015 line when everyone gets healthy.

Thanks, ya jerk

 

[Vegan Knight]

Barrie to Vegas Confirmed! lol

But on a serious note, weren't Vegas looking for RD who can move the puck? Or has their thinking changed after acquiring Martinez?

They iced 6 LHD last night while scratching an RHD and sending another down so I don't know if the R part is very important to them.

 

[Yatzhee]

What does VGK have up their sleeve here... something very fishy is going on

There have been some reports that the Sabres and Knights were talking a week ago. Have no idea to the articles authors sources, so cannot speak to it's validity, but, Vegas and Buffalo have been scouting one another. Here is the article...…...

Sabres and Golden Knights could be trade partners again

 

[Bounces R Way]

That Jets' roster has sure taken some turns this year. Maybe Eakins gives it a spark and he plays well. Seems clear he'd fallen out of favour in Vegas. Equal chance he continues to not do much.

 

[CupInSIX]

There's only one of him (unfortunately).