Versteeg to LA

[L K]

Elliotte Friedman ‏@FriedgeHNIC 2m2 minutes ago
Trade call coming, but it appears LA is about to acquire Kris Versteeg.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

Similar scoring rates, and has a similar "reputation" or background as Parenteau. Might be a better indicator of value than guys like Ladd/Staal/Hudler who are also scoring at about the same pace but are generally more highly regarded players.

 

[Deebo]

https://twitter.com/lakingsinsider/status/704129535852224512

Zykov was drafted by LA 37th overall in 2013.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

So a former 2nd rounder and a conditional 5th. Corey Pronman rated Zykov LA's 4th best prospect coming into the season. Doesn't seem to be having a great rookie season in the AHL though.

 

[bustaheims]

Sort of a 2nd and a 5th - similar return to Hudler.

 

[Joe S.]

I think versteeg is going to play for every nhl team twice before his career is over.

 

[Kin]

I'll say it. I think the reports of a soft market were bang on. Ladd so far is the only trade where I was even a little surprised with the strength of the return.

 

[bustaheims]

I'll say it. I think the reports of a soft market were bang on. Ladd so far is the only trade where I was even a little surprised with the strength of the return.

I don't know if that represents a soft market. Outside of maybe Staal, I don't think there's been any trades where I've thought the return was significantly less than it would have been in any of the recent deadlines. It's not a super strong sellers market, but I wouldn't call it a soft one, either. It's a pretty normal market.