CBJ trades Zherdev?????????????

Question

Why??????????????????????/

I know there aren't many blue jackets fans out there, but for those who are, does this make much sense? I know we need defensemen, but... why him? Not we've got Nash, and that's it!

Answer 1

I agree with the moves they have made.

For Zherdev and Fritsche, they got Tyutin, a really good young defenseman, and Backman, a decent defenseman.  This will improve their defense, while their offense will be similar as Huselius is about as good as Zherdev.

Answer 2

I wasn't too happy to hear about this trade either... with our luck he'll be a star for the Rangers.

But, after reading some articles about Howson's plans, I'm trying to keep an open mind.

Answer 3

Nikolia Zherdev is gonna be a stud

the only problem he might be a stud in russia

when his contract is over there is a slight chance that he could go to russia, and thats why the CBJs traded him.

The only question is why did they trade dan fritchie?

Answer 4

I agree I thought it was a stupid trade as well.  The blue jackets are an up and coming team.  Trading him made no sense.  I think this will hold columbus back at least a few more years.

Answer 5

I'm a little shocked by this as well, but I have to believe that Howson and Hitch know what they are doing. Otherwise I like the guys we have traded for or signed so far. The 2008-2009 team is going to look very different from last year

Answer 6

this is kinda old news but i am pretty happy about it since i am a ranger fan. i hope that he likes it in new york and plays well. no offense but it wasn't that great of a trade for you. yea you got tyutin who is a pretty good young d-man but you also got backman who sucks and the rangers got two good guys for one good player and a really sucky one.

Answer 7

Wow, someone was busy with life...that was a few days ago, wasn't it?

Answer 8

I was not happy with this trade, nor for getting rid of Fritsche.  I liked both of them, and enjoyed having an Ohio native on the team.

Zherdev really made a name for himself this past season and finally stepped up and was playing some awesome hockey.  He was are 2nd best goal scorer behind Nash.  I have no doubt that he would have been on the All Star ballot for 2009.

I understand we need some defensemen, but I don't understand giving up our offense for defense.  I guess this is why I'm not making these decisions.

I'm also sad to see Ron Hainsey get signed by Atlanta, I wish we would have tried to keep him around, he was another favorite of mine.

I've also heard Vyborny is going back to Europe to play, so there goes another point scorer (though last season was not his best)  I just hope they re-sign Leclaire and can keep Malhotra and Chimera happy.  Oh, and of course I like to see Boll in there roughing up some people.

I think Hitch will continue to make the Jackets into a worthy team.

Answer 9

Zherdev is one of my favorite players. i was really surprise they traded him. i guess they wanted to capitalize on his breakout year last season.