Leafs accquire Kerby Rychel for Scott Harrington and Conditional pick

[Al14]

I'm pretty sure Rychel asked for a trade out of Columbus around Christmas of last year. Maybe that helped grease the wheels a bit.

From what I have heard, it was his Dad and agent that asked for the trade!  They were unhappy with where he was slotted in their depth chart.

Tomato, tomahto.

Not really... there is a distinct difference between a player asking for a trade than their representatives asking.

 

[McGarnagle]

I'm pretty sure Rychel asked for a trade out of Columbus around Christmas of last year. Maybe that helped grease the wheels a bit.

From what I have heard, it was his Dad and agent that asked for the trade!  They were unhappy with where he was slotted in their depth chart.

Tomato, tomahto.

Not really... there is a distinct difference between a player asking for a trade than their representatives asking.

Are you saying that his representation went behind his back to demand a trade? If not, there's no difference.

 

[gunnar36]

I don't mind this trade at all.  I didn't see anything in Harrington's game that was overly impressive, he always seemed to be about a half step behind the pace and I think it is pretty clear that Babcock didnt feel like he would be able to play in our top 6 or 8 even.
Lets give Rychel a try.  Hopefully his hands are better then his dads were (with the stick and puck anyway).

 

[bustaheims]

I was hoping for Rachel in his draft year, so I'm a fan of the deal. That being said, with how his development has progressed, not expecting much from him.

 

[Al14]

I'm pretty sure Rychel asked for a trade out of Columbus around Christmas of last year. Maybe that helped grease the wheels a bit.

From what I have heard, it was his Dad and agent that asked for the trade!  They were unhappy with where he was slotted in their depth chart.

Tomato, tomahto.

Not really... there is a distinct difference between a player asking for a trade than their representatives asking.

Are you saying that his representation went behind his back to demand a trade? If not, there's no difference.

The difference is in the perceived character of the player.  Teams understand that agents are motivated by earning their clients top dollars, and thus, earning themselves more money.  So, the idea to request a trade may have originated from his Dad, and, his agent.

We really don't know if the trade request was directly initiated by the player in this case.  It may not have been Kerby himself who asked his Dad, and agent, to request the trade.  He may have approved of the move, but, it may not have been his idea.

Big difference IMHO.

 

[ZBBM]

I don't know anything about Rychel, but I'm not glad that they gave up on Harrington so fast.  He didn't do anything to play himself out of the lineup IIRC.

 

[Al14]

I don't know anything about Rychel, but I'm not glad that they gave up on Harrington so fast.  He didn't do anything to play himself out of the lineup IIRC.

Harrington must have been considered the odd man out with all the D prospects we have on hand.  No point losing him for nothing on waivers, thus, the trade.

 

[TBLeafer]

If Harrington is claimed off waivers, we they get the 5th, that's the condition.

Otherwise its a straight trade.

Fixed it for you

Forgive my dyslexia. Thanks for making the correction. 

 

[KW Sluggo]

I was hoping for Rachel in his draft year, so I'm a fan of the deal. That being said, with how his development has progressed, not expecting much from him.

You were not alone in hoping for Rychel when he was drafted.

As best I can recall, there are rumours that the Leaf management of the day had some interest in Rychel.

I have no idea what has transpired in his career to make him available but I see it as appositive move. Harrington was going nowhere --- but at least we can now dream that Lou is making room for Subban --- and perhaps a change of scenery will put this 1st rounder's career back on track. If not, there is no real downside as there are many young blueliners like Percy who can step into that roster spot.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

It's a bummer Harrington a) had to be sent back down and b) got hurt with the Marlies. I really did like his play when he was up. But realistic he's a pretty dime a dozen player. I was probably just used to seeing terrible defencemen on the bottom pairing.

Rychel's a decent bet. Adds to the crowded forward group though.

 

[Tigger]

From what little I saw of him last year Rychel's skating wasn't the greatest, but he might be a great 4th liner and Harrington wasn't really going anywhere in Toronto, partially because of his waiver status. Meh, probably a better bottom line forward than bottom line defenceman.

 

[WhatIfGodWasALeaf]

Just gauging social media, Rychel seems to still have upside and the waiver situation means this trade gets Wigwal's double W seal of approval.

 

[herman]

I'm of the belief that the Leafs just gave them a bucket of players to choose from (waiver-eligible) and Harrington was the name CBJ took, rather than Leafs explicitly giving up on Harrington.

 

[Kin]

I'm of the belief that the Leafs just gave them a bucket of players to choose from (waiver-eligible) and Harrington was the name CBJ took, rather than Leafs explicitly giving up on Harrington.

I'd imagine that if you're inclined to read this trade as Harrington being given up on, the distinction between choosing him and including him in the bucket seems pretty meagre.

 

[herman]

I'm of the belief that the Leafs just gave them a bucket of players to choose from (waiver-eligible) and Harrington was the name CBJ took, rather than Leafs explicitly giving up on Harrington.

I'd imagine that if you're inclined to read this trade as Harrington being given up on, the distinction between choosing him and including him in the bucket seems pretty meagre.

Granted. I think I'm just trying to say it's not like the Leafs were trying to get rid of Harrington, rather he was just the cost of doing business.

 

[KW Sluggo]

I'm pretty sure Rychel asked for a trade out of Columbus around Christmas of last year. Maybe that helped grease the wheels a bit.

From what I have heard, it was his Dad and agent that asked for the trade!  They were unhappy with where he was slotted in their depth chart.

Tomato, tomahto.

Not really... there is a distinct difference between a player asking for a trade than their representatives asking.

Are you saying that his representation went behind his back to demand a trade? If not, there's no difference.

The difference is in the perceived character of the player.  Teams understand that agents are motivated by earning their clients top dollars, and thus, earning themselves more money.  So, the idea to request a trade may have originated from his Dad, and, his agent.

We really don't know if the trade request was directly initiated by the player in this case.  It may not have been Kerby himself who asked his Dad, and agent, to request the trade.  He may have approved of the move, but, it may not have been his idea.

Big difference IMHO.

I would agree with you in most cases however here the "agent" is the player's father so I fail to see any difference between a player request and one made by his agent.

 

[anton girdeaux]

I don't mind this trade at all.  I didn't see anything in Harrington's game that was overly impressive, he always seemed to be about a half step behind the pace and I think it is pretty clear that Babcock didnt feel like he would be able to play in our top 6 or 8 even.
Lets give Rychel a try.  Hopefully his hands are better then his dads were (with the stick and puck anyway).

Arh the year we had Rychel, Domi & Baumgartner...

 

[jdh1]

I still can't believe that Rychel is a Leaf for such little in return.Way too early for Columbus to give up on him.A 1st rounder that was so productive in junior.After drafting Matthews that might be the 2nd best player they got at the draft.

 

[maplesyrup]

I hear his parents are real pains in the ass which was likely (in part) why the Jackets were so eager to cut bait.

 

[Kin]

I can't comment on what his parents are like but as has been noted in this thread, the Blue Jackets did what frequently gets mentioned as the worst thing possible to do with a good young prospect which is keep him on the 4th line and give him almost no ice time.