An Open Plea for Wojtek Wolski
by The Falconer on Mar 2, 2010 3:19 PM EST
in Opinion
24 comments
Bob McKenzie is reporting that the Avalanche are considering trade offers for Wojtek Wolski. Now this is a trade I'd like to see the Thrashers make. Wolski is young, he's talented and he is not a rental. Wolski is 24 years old and makes $2.8 million. He will be a restricted free agent this summer and will likely earn more money.
One big problem for the Thrashers is that they will clear a lot of salary with the Kovalchuk and Kozlov trades--assuming the latter happens and even more Kubina re-signs--that is the good news. The bad news is that the crop of UFA available this summer is loaded with older guys who are either already in their decline years or very near their decline years. This particular UFA crop is rather uninspiring.
The Atlanta Thrashers still need to get younger and more talented at the same time. The free agent options will not really help them with the first part. Making a trade to add Wolski would enable them to fill out their roster with a still young player who can mature along with the core 26-and-under core of Bogosian, Kane, Bergfors, Little, Enstrom and Valabik.
Furthermore advanced metrics like Corsi numbers show that he is a guy who helps out his team at ES by playing in the good end of the ice. He is on pace for a 25 goal, 60 point season this year. Adding this player would be much better than adding some stop gap veteran fill in even at the cost of a pick and a prospect.
0 recs |
24 comments
|
Email
Print
Comments
Sure, but what would we have to give up? Would you be willing to move a guy like Kubina to make this happen?
Not sure what Colorado needs, but I imagine they’d be looking for some veterans.
The bizarre part is we need: LWers!
The New Improved Avalanche. Now with Real Coaches!
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Mar 2, 2010 3:24 PM EST up reply actions
And not Kozlov.
The New Improved Avalanche. Now with Real Coaches!
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Mar 2, 2010 3:26 PM EST up reply actions
Kubina has a no trade clause that stipulates he may only be traded in the summer. That’s what I’ve read.
by SilverRubicon on Mar 2, 2010 3:39 PM EST up reply actions
I’d start with an offer of Eric O’Dell and NJ 1st rounder obtained in Kovalchuk trade. Then I’d add in Vishnevskiy or Cormier since I’m not that high on either of them.
All things Thrashers + stats: www.birdwatchersanonymous.com
O’Dell is listed as a C.. can he move to LW. Avs set on C.
The New Improved Avalanche. Now with Real Coaches!
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Mar 2, 2010 3:34 PM EST up reply actions
I would love to get Wolski. As Jibblescribbits said, we need Left Wingers, and Wolski is young and has a lot of potential. I don’t think we’d need to trade O’Dell or our 1st rounder necessarily. Why not try and trade Kozlov, Army, or a combination and then try for an added second rounder?
Sorry
The AVS (my team) needs LWers. trading Wolski makes no sense.
The New Improved Avalanche. Now with Real Coaches!
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Mar 2, 2010 3:52 PM EST up reply actions
I’d happily include Kozlov or Armstrong in a package for Wolski. Let’s make a deal! :)
All things Thrashers + stats: www.birdwatchersanonymous.com
DO NOT WANT
:)
The New Improved Avalanche. Now with Real Coaches!
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Mar 2, 2010 4:05 PM EST up reply actions
Oops sorry Jibblescribbits. I wish y’all well. Before the Thrashers came to town I was a die hard Avs fan. Still am, unless the Thrashers play them. And I might just add that Patrick Roy is the greatest goaltender of all time not Brodeur!
Although, Kozlov is a LW with some veteran experience. He knows what it takes to win a cup, so he might be a piece that could fit well with Colorado. And personally I think that Kozlov’s issue this season is 100% mental, not his skills or physicality breaking down. I think with a change of pace/scenery, he’ll light up again.
You’re ok in my book. I’d be ok getting Kozlov, but not giving up Wolski in return.
The New Improved Avalanche. Now with Real Coaches!
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Mar 2, 2010 4:09 PM EST up reply actions
What about Mad Max?
Provides the Avs with a veteran scoring option and barely costs them a dollar.
by Unknown Wristshot on Mar 2, 2010 4:10 PM EST reply actions
Now that is an offer to think about. Depends on whether or not we have a chance of resigning Max or Wolski. If we don’t have a shot at either, then why bother. I’m a little concerned about Max’s future. I hope he comes back after the Olympics on fire, but I’m also worried that we won’t be able to re-sign him post-Kovy.
CO fan here
agreeing with Jibble — we need a consistent scoring winger in return for Wolski. That’s why Wolski is on the block, he’s not a great scorer. He’s more of a puck possession/playmaker type.
I did see a Armstrong + a first type proposal on HF. If it was YOUR first, not the NJ first, I’d think about it.
So you expect to trade Wolski for a BETTER left winger? Good luck with that!
All things Thrashers + stats: www.birdwatchersanonymous.com
by The Falconer on Mar 2, 2010 10:47 PM EST up reply actions
This is why trading Wolski makes no sense at all for the Avs.
The New Improved Avalanche. Now with Real Coaches!
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Mar 3, 2010 10:08 AM EST up reply actions
yeh, im not sure why some people in here think wolski is worth armstrong and kozlov whos been a healthy scratch recently. kubina is getting closer, but thats still probably not enough considering hell be an ufa. this trade would be a little difficult to pull off without losing some valuable future assets.
We would need a lot more than Wolski...
to give-up our 1st.
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recent FanPosts
Southeast Standings
| GP | W | L | OTL | PT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Washington
|
82 | 54 | 15 | 13 | 121 |
|
Atlanta
|
82 | 35 | 34 | 13 | 83 |
|
Carolina
|
82 | 35 | 37 | 10 | 80 |
|
Tampa Bay
|
82 | 34 | 36 | 12 | 80 |
|
Florida
|
82 | 32 | 37 | 13 | 77 |
(updated 4.12.2010 at 9:21 AM EDT)
Thrashers Schedule
Next 5 Games
|
Washington
|
Fri 10/08 | 7:30 PM EDT |
|
@
Tampa Bay
|
Sat 10/09 | 7:30 PM EDT |
|
@
Los Angeles
|
Tue 10/12 | 10:30 PM EDT |
|
@
Anaheim
|
Fri 10/15 | 10:00 PM EDT |
|
@
San Jose
|
Sat 10/16 | 10:30 PM EDT |
Last 5 Games
|
Pittsburgh
|
Sat 04/10 | W 1 - 0 |
|
@
Washington
|
Fri 04/09 | L 2 - 5 |
|
New Jersey
|
Tue 04/06 | L 0 - 3 |
|
@
Pittsburgh
|
Sat 04/03 | OT - L 3 - 4 |
|
@
Washington
|
Thu 04/01 | L 1 - 2 |
Certain photos copyright © 2010 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
