Post by foreverflamefan on Aug 14, 2021 19:12:33 GMT
Another blockbuster for LA:
To NYR:
Andrei Vasilevskiy
Zach Werenski
Justus Annunen
2022 2nd UFA (WSH)
2022 6th UFA (LA)
2022 3rd PP (BUF)
Zach Werenski
Justus Annunen
2022 2nd UFA (WSH)
2022 6th UFA (LA)
2022 3rd PP (BUF)
To LA:
Thatcher Demko
Troy Stecher
2021 1st PP (CGY, 1st OA)
2021 1st PP (NYR, 4th OA)
2023 1st UFA (NYR)
2022 3rd UFA (MIN)
2021 4th UFA (CAR, 96th OA)
Troy Stecher
2021 1st PP (CGY, 1st OA)
2021 1st PP (NYR, 4th OA)
2023 1st UFA (NYR)
2022 3rd UFA (MIN)
2021 4th UFA (CAR, 96th OA)
A lot of chew, so I broke it down in 3 separate transactions:
Vasilevskiy and Annunen for Demko, 2021 1st OA PP (CGY), and 2023 1st UFA (NYR)
Werenski for 2021 4th OA PP (NYR)
2022 2nd UFA (WSH), 2022 6th UFA (LA), and 2023 3rd PP (BUF) for 2021 4th UFA (CAR), 2022 3rd UFA (MIN), and Stecher
Werenski for 2021 4th OA PP (NYR)
2022 2nd UFA (WSH), 2022 6th UFA (LA), and 2023 3rd PP (BUF) for 2021 4th UFA (CAR), 2022 3rd UFA (MIN), and Stecher
Rationale:
Vasilevskiy and Werenski are two big pieces to give up, but this is the right time to part ways with them. The Rangers are wanting to really compete this season, and the Kings are looking to build from within before coming back to contend in the future. We wish Vasilevskiy and Werenski the best and know they will be vital contributions to NYR’s success in the 2022 season. This prospect draft isn't exactly franchise-altering in terms of franchise players, but there are still players that I like in the top 10 that I am happy to be able to grab with 2 top 5 picks to boot.
Best of luck NYR, and thanks flyboy for the easy negotiation process of this massive blockbuster.
