Phil Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 COLUMBUS, Ohio ? Alexander Wennberg doesn?t fit the mold of the typical NHL buyout candidate. He?s 26 years old and in the prime of his career, not a grizzled veteran with achy knees and hips trying to fight off the ravages of time. But the Blue Jackets, according to league sources, appear to be considering a contract buyout of their former first-round draft pick, a player who appeared to be on the cusp of becoming a No. 1 center just three seasons ago. It?s a decision that could save the Blue Jackets $10.7 million over the next three seasons ? but only if they act now. Because Wennberg was 25 years old as of this June ? he turned 26 on Tuesday ? the buyout, per the NHL?s collective bargaining agreement, would require Columbus to pay only one-third of the money owed him over the remaining three years of his contract. After this summer, a buyout of Wennberg?s contract would cost the team two-thirds of his remaining deal. Both Wennberg and his agent, Pat Brisson, said they have not had any indication from the Blue Jackets that a buyout is being considered. Columbus general manager Jarmo Kek?l?inen declined to comment. https://theathletic.com/2092472/2020/09/25/blue-jackets-considering-contract-buyout-of-struggling-center-alexander-wennberg/?source=emp_shared_article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodka Drunkenski Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Yes please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted September 25, 2020 Author Share Posted September 25, 2020 Yeah, he'd top the charts as a reclamation project/buy-low option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Would do. 3C this year, show us what you've got in preparation to replace Strome next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Would have to be a good candidate for 3C, considering his Tortorella bona fides. As Pete said, it would really give you some space to breath this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooksBurner Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 DeAngelo, Chytil, Car 1st for Wennberg and Werenski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted September 25, 2020 Author Share Posted September 25, 2020 Why would you trade for him at all if they intend to buy him out? Sign him to a cheap, supplemental deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooksBurner Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Why would you trade for him at all if they intend to buy him out? Sign him to a cheap, supplemental deal. Saving the CBJ the penalty from buying him out is a perk to get them to deal us Werenski, who I know they won't trade. I'm dreaming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted September 25, 2020 Author Share Posted September 25, 2020 Saving the CBJ the penalty from buying him out is a perk to get them to deal us Werenski, who I know they won't trade. I'm dreaming. Fair enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted October 8, 2020 Author Share Posted October 8, 2020 Link: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirtyONE Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Snatch him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Would be a great 3C this year, if successful, Strome replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsm7302 Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 He is going to get snatched up. Hope its the Rangers. Really really hope. What happens if multiple teams try to.claim a player? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keirik Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 He is going to get snatched up. Hope its the Rangers. Really really hope. What happens if multiple teams try to.claim a player? I mean if you mean claimed on waivers then it won’t be the rangers anyway. If he clears, then he’s a free agent and can negotiate with whoever he wants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoMinutesForNothing Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Did he ever center Panarin there? Who was he playing with his big 2016-17 season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Did he ever center Panarin there? Who was he playing with his big 2016-17 season? No not really. He got PP time that 1 season. Since, he's been replaced by PLD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Issues with Wennberg: - inconsistent - not great defensively (bigger issue when your 2C and 4C and not great defensively, either) - not physical - Not in top 4 PKers in Columbus, and only received 5th most avg PK minutes due to injuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Issues with Wennberg: - inconsistent - not great defensively (bigger issue when your 2C and 4C and not great defensively, either) - not physical - Not in top 4 PKers in Columbus, and only received 5th most avg PK minutes due to injuries. That's my issue, as well. The guy has no identity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keirik Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Hank. Could me to him as a fellow Swede....oh wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoMinutesForNothing Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Is he bad defensively and not a Pk'er? Not according to the Jackets beat writer. https://twitter.com/Aportzline/status/1314229176531066883?s=20 Aaron Portzline @Aportzline There will be no shortage of suitors for Alexander Wennberg when he hits free agency on Friday. He’s an exceptional defensive player, positionally sound and really smart/strong on the penalty kill. But his offensive impact has withered since a 2016-17 (13-46-59). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynn Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 He's been a 50 point player once in his a career, so he looks like more of a #3 at best.. If Strome stays he's the #2, I don't see any upgrade over Chytil, its not like the guy is a face off wiz or anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted October 8, 2020 Author Share Posted October 8, 2020 He's actually a very good defensive player. It's his offense that dried up. That's why they cut ties. It was about the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 He's been a 50 point player once in his a career, so he looks like more of a #3 at best.. If Strome stays he's the #2, I don't see any upgrade over Chytil, its not like the guy is a face off wiz or anything. That's if you view Chytil as a Center. I think he's already shown that he belongs on the wing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoMinutesForNothing Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Well I want him. They're talking about him signing for less than $2 mil per and we really need a good defensive center. If the offense comes back then awesome we have a really good complete center and can move on from Strome with no regrets. If the offense doesn't come back then we still have a good bottom 6 center at a good price. I would bet on his offense returning if he played with Panarin though since that's what so many credit Strome's resurgence with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Is he bad defensively and not a Pk'er? Not according to the Jackets beat writer. https://twitter.com/Aportzline/status/1314229176531066883?s=20 he's not a spectacular shut down guy you'd ideally want at your 3C if Chytil or Strome is your 2C. I seem him Namestnikoving in NY. But whatever, 2x2, sure. Go for it. But then you need to upgrade 2C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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