jagknife Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 per TG from the Kings for a 5th, he's reporting right to Albany. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin226 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njd3b1ink Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Really like this move. Obviously this isnt going to help the NJ Devils this year but he's shown a lot if promise and could be a real good forward for our club in a few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin226 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Oh right, Lou doesn't want us to have any picks in the Draft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghdi Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Why?Why not? The kid was a teammate of Henrique's at Windsor and was excellent during his time there. For a 5th round pick? Why not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamtheprodigy Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 So, what's the word on this guy? I recognize the name but don't really know anything about him other than just looking at his stats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Really like this move. Obviously this isnt going to help the NJ Devils this year but he's shown a lot if promise and could be a real good forward for our club in a few years. Loktionov is waiver-eligible after this season, so if this isn't to help the Devils soon, I'm not sure why the move was made. It does suggest, at the very least, that Mattias Tedenby's time in the organization is at an end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zubie#8 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Very very good deal. He has potential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziti17 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Pretty happy with this move, get a nice piece for only a 5th. Not bad for our first move of the year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils Pride 26 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Could've had Carlson for teddy...DAMMIT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zubie#8 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Ahhh why not. Loktionov Zajac Kovalchuk Elias Henrique Clarkson Zubrus Josefson Butler Carter Gionta Bernier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grcenter47 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 i glanced at it really quick and i thought we got Voynov for a 5th. I was happy haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 I've heard this kid is supposed to be pretty good, but I really don't know much about him. Anyone have any info they could post? Or perhaps provide an explanation as to why LA would trade us someone who is by all accounts a promising young player for only a 5th round pick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWomp Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 (edited) His agent is Igor Larionov, FYI. I've heard this kid is supposed to be pretty good, but I really don't know much about him. Anyone have any info they could post? Or perhaps provide an explanation as to why LA would trade us someone who is by all accounts a promising young player for only a 5th round pick? http://www.jewelsfromthecrown.com/2013/1/30/3934728/andrei-loktionovs-trade-request-official-could-he-thrive-with-a-new-team "@SlavaMalamudIgor Larionov tells me that Andrei Loktionov will be playing in the AHL, but once the lockout ends, a trade will be asked for. #LAKings" Looks like he wasn't happy with his ice time in LA. The Kings tried him out at wing and it didn't work, and they have too many centers to need him: http://mayorsmanor.com/2013/01/loktionov-asks-for-a-trade-bernier-may-be-singing-different-tune/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=loktionov-asks-for-a-trade-bernier-may-be-singing-different-tune Edited February 6, 2013 by JWomp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 (edited) I've heard this kid is supposed to be pretty good, but I really don't know much about him. Anyone have any info they could post? Or perhaps provide an explanation as to why LA would trade us someone who is by all accounts a promising young player for only a 5th round pick? He's waiver eligible next year, so it's either that or potentially lose him for nothing - and of course, his contract expires after this season and he could always head back to Russia. Clearly they don't see a future for him in their organization, for whatever reason. He was weirdly denied having his name on the Cup last season and fell out of favor. This is exactly the kind of move Lou should be making - get a Russian guy for cheap who might have high potential. Edited February 6, 2013 by Triumph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 trade a 2013 5th round pick for a 2008 5th round pick... sounds good, he'll be ready sooner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 I've heard this kid is supposed to be pretty good, but I really don't know much about him. Anyone have any info they could post? Or perhaps provide an explanation as to why LA would trade us someone who is by all accounts a promising young player for only a 5th round pick? He's waiver eligible next year, so it's either that or potentially lose him for nothing - and of course, his contract expires after this season and he could always head back to Russia. Clearly they don't see a future for him in their organization, for whatever reason. He was weirdly denied having his name on the Cup last season and fell out of favor. This is exactly the kind of move Lou should be making - get a Russian guy for cheap who might have high potential. . Nice, thanks Tri. I also found this over at HF for some additional info if anyone's interested: http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/andrei_loktionov/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Talent Analysis: 'Loktionov is a solid two-way player who can fulfill various roles on the team ranging from a defensive expert on shorthanded units to a playmaker on a power-play unit. He sees the ice well and effectively uses his linemates, creating a number of scoring chances. A couple of more significant improvement areas for Loktionov include his faceoff skills and his scoring ability. Specifically in regards to his scoring ability, while always a danger in the offensive zone, Loktionov prefers to pass rather than shoot and in a shot-filled North American style of hockey a more multi-dimensional game would make him more dangerous and hard to contain.' Pass-first guy. He should fit right in with this group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxpower Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Loktionov is waiver-eligible after this season, so if this isn't to help the Devils soon, I'm not sure why the move was made. It does suggest, at the very least, that Mattias Tedenby's time in the organization is at an end. Forget clearing waivers, he wants to play in the NHL. He might just walk at the end of the season if he traded Manchester for Albany. Kind of a weird deal. Only a 5, but still... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Forget clearing waivers, he wants to play in the NHL. He might just walk at the end of the season if he traded Manchester for Albany. Kind of a weird deal. Only a 5, but still... He's obviously the first forward up from Albany if there are any injuries, so he'll be in the NHL soon enough. It's a weird deal if, as it's been suggested, he's incapable of moving to wing, unless they just intend to put Josefson there permanently soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zubie#8 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 (edited) I don't think we traded for a guy on an expiring contract just to play him in the AHL. Matteau will be sent back to junior and Lokti will get his chance. Edited February 6, 2013 by Zubie#8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derlique Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Anyone else think this means that Lou is gonna trade a Dman for a pick? Move Lokti or JJ to wing and have Zubrus-Zajac-Kovalchuk Elias-Henrique-Clarkson Loktianov-JJ-Butler 4th line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njd3b1ink Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Anyone else think this means that Lou is gonna trade a Dman for a pick? Move Lokti or JJ to wing and have Zubrus-Zajac-Kovalchuk Elias-Henrique-Clarkson Loktianov-JJ-Butler 4th line If it means anything trade related I think it means Tedenby is getting packaged with whatever D we trade. I don't think this factors into trading a defensemen though. I think it was more so just Lou grabbing a good prospect that will fit in with the devils system and can be ready quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoreMoreThan3 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 (edited) Like what I'm reading... Talent Analysis Loktionov is a solid two-way player who can fulfill various roles on the team ranging from a defensive expert on shorthanded units to a playmaker on a power-play unit. He sees the ice well and effectively uses his linemates, creating a number of scoring chances. A couple of more significant improvement areas for Loktionov include his faceoff skills and his scoring ability. Specifically in regards to his scoring ability, while always a danger in the offensive zone, Loktionov prefers to pass rather than shoot and in a shot-filled North American style of hockey a more multi-dimensional game would make him more dangerous and hard to contain. - via http://www.hockeysfu...drei_loktionov/ Sorry didn't realize someone had posted this earlier but at least we are all on the same page. I wonder who gets sent down when he gets a chance to come up tho...hopefully not Butler! Edited February 6, 2013 by ScoreMoreThan3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onddeck Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 interesting deal.. i like the prospect, but still concerned about this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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