[Trade] Russell to the Stars for Jokipakka, Pollock & 2nd (becomes 1st if conf finals)

[Toonage]

Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan

I hope, but something tells me Engelland will be in the lineup ahead of at least a couple of those guys.

They've had a look at Nakladal & Wotherspoon, my guess is they give Kulak a spin on the 3rd pairing beside Engelland/Wideman (when he returns)

[MisterJoji]

I mean, I guess if the Stars drop down to the first WC they would play the Pacific teams, but that looks very very unlikely this year. The road to the WCF is going to go through Chicago or whatever WC teams beats Chicago.

[JohnnyT]

It's going to be hilarious if the Canucks can't trade Hamhuis especially with the return for Russel

[woob]

Russell in playoff beast mode. > Advance stat monkeys.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by kkaleR

Aside Kevin, Pakki should be a good nickname, too, as it is means a d-man in the Finnish spoken language.

At least when I was growing up, it was a racial slur, so probably not. Especially on the CBC Punjabi broadcast.

[Hockeyguy15]

Originally Posted by kkaleR

Aside Kevin, Pakki should be a good nickname, too, as it is means a d-man in the Finnish spoken language.

First of all, it's Jokipakka...So Pakki makes no sense, should be Pakka.

Second of all...Stop.

[GranteedEV]

I wonder what Jokipakka means for Tyler Wotherspoon. Both young bottom pair defensemen.

[Flames Draft Watcher]

Originally Posted by polak

Tells you how much I want him on this team.

And how little we should think of your ability to evaluate defensemen I guess lol.

[JohnnyT]

Originally Posted by Pierre "Monster" McGuire

The condition isn't to make it to the Finals, it's to make it to the Conference Finals.

Have to go through the central to make it to the conference finals

[calgaryblood]

Originally Posted by polak

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You do know that video has racist terms in it right? Would you post a video with the N word in it?

[ResAlien]

Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm

Always thought these cheap shots were a little lame.

Aww c'mon, it was funny. E'rybody so serious all the time.

[ScorchyScorch]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

All the advanced stats people are just stunned about this trade.

Maybe they should start using their eyeballs then. Clearly Russell was valued despite what the numbers said.

A bit of wizardry on BT's part though, no doubt.

[Ashasx]

Originally Posted by Pierre "Monster" McGuire

The condition isn't to make it to the Finals, it's to make it to the Conference Finals.

Which they can't do without going through Chicago.

I see zero chance of that happening with that blue line.

[Flash Walken]

Is the return for Russell better than the return for Iginla?

[sureLoss]

Interesting Rishaug on TSN saying Oil Kings PR staff asking people not to tell Pollock he got traded.

[Itse]

Stars fans seem to be hating this. The most positive comments are calling this a lateral move.

They seem to like Jokipakka.

(Then again their defense sucks, so it's not much of an endorsement.)

[Finger Cookin]

Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy

So can Jokipakka be our left handed #4 to pair with Hamilton?

Hard to say, I get the sense from the limited reading I've done that he's better suited as a bottom pairing guy. It'll be interesting to see how he's used over the remainder of the season.

[GranteedEV]

Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher

Russell is the type of player who illustrates the flaws with some of these stats.

I disagree, but I'll say this, the Stars are 2nd best in the NHL in CF60 at 62.4. If Russell can get his CA60 of 62.84 down to around 58 (which will probably happen just because of the stark difference in offensive zone time) he'll find himself over 50% possession just by virtue of being on a great roster.

[calgaryblood]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Interesting Rishaug on TSN saying Oil Kings PR staff asking people not to tell Pollock he got traded.

They gonna throw a surprise party for him?

[polak]

Originally Posted by calgaryblood

You do know that video has racist terms in it right? Would you post a video with the N word in it?

Whoops. Haven't watched it in a while. Seemed to fit with the idea of that nickname though.