The extension was already posted but not the trade. This is a really solid deal for us. Great option on the 1st rounder, an expiring/expendable Kubalik, and a mid-range D man in Sebrango (whom I liked but is also at best currently 4th or 5th on our defensive prospect depth chart). No Berggren/simlar. Overall, nice piece of business.
Mildly disappointed in losing Kubalik, he was a significant chunk of our scoring. This is a massive improvement, but losing one of the few people willing to score goals on this team always stings.
I’m okay with it in context. He started the year hot and then tapered a bit. 10 goals in first 24 games, then 10 goals in his final 56.
Truth is probably somewhere in the middle but the reality is that he was never someone to generate much on his own. He has a great spot but his play away from the pick always left a ton to be desired. Happy to give him up to get a 2x 40 goal scorer who is also nearly 2.5 years younger and a right shot.
Biggest trade that the Red Wings have made for a player in years. That 1st and 4th basically is what we got for Hronek this year. I would have preferred to give up a defenseman instead of Kubalik but otherwise I think it was a fair trade. Ottawa got a haul though with two players and two draft picks for a guy who wasn’t going to be there after next year.
Super happy with this trade, Kubalik was a very streaky player who bounced around the lineup a lot, plus the lower of the two firsts is wizardy by Yzerman, the extension numbers are great as well!
