Dean's ppg has suffered a little bit in the last 15 to 17 games since Kidney showed up in Gatineau from Acad Bathurst. Kidney's a 2.53 player since arriving there (Montreal hasn't shown him yet) - the same ppg as Bedard but Dean's was 17 points in approx the last 15 gms, 49 pts in 38 gms.

You guys scoff but do you know how much money Vegas is saving on not needing a good development system? Just pick n trade baby. Make others pay for it

This is a steal for Vegas, no?

They get a very good middle 6 center who's young and they could even possibly resign for last years 31st overall pick who's not having a great season.

Where did you get that idea that Dean is "not having a great season"?

But no, it's a pretty damn good deal for both teams.

Its a fine deal. I dont know why ppl think the Blues got this amazing deal, Dean, has a long injury history and projects as a 3rd line checking center. Barbachev is already better than that.

He's 4th on his team in scoring (6 more points than Riley Kidney who's played 21 less games) also Montreals 4th Round pick who's a year younger.

You'd expect a lot more production from a 20 YO in the QMJHL

A PPG in the Q at Dean's age is the story of hundreds of prospects that went nowhere. You do that in your draft season not D+2

He's 4th on his team in scoring (6 more points than Riley Kidney who's played 21 less games) also Montreals 4th Round pick who's a year younger.

You'd expect a lot more production from a 20 YO in the QMJHL

Not everything is about points, man. That said, his scoring rates are still up over last season, and what shines brightest in the Q doesn;t always shine in the NHL.

I assume Vegas kept their pick because they have another trade lined up. Otherwise, would they not get more value from keeping a prospect who has already developed for a few years? They are going to need ELC+non-arb RFA talent to fill the gaps in their lineup. If they keep their 2023 pick, that player isn't likely to figure in for 3+ years.

The Leafs.
No the Devils.
No the Flames.
No the Kings.
No the Lightning.
No the Canes.
No the Av's.
No the Oilers.
No the Kraken.
No the Sens.
No the Bruins.
No the nobody's.

i mean... barbashev is a good player. But i mean... how long can vegas keep this up, at some point this teams gonna absolutely crumble right?

VGK hates their own 1st rounders

Fair deal, sure, Dean has some promise but i'd argue Dean's ceiling is close to what Barbashev currently is

Its a fine deal. I dont know why ppl think the Blues got this amazing deal, Dean, has a long injury history and projects as a 3rd line checking center. Barbachev is already better than that. Just more assets for the Blues rebuild/retool and Vegas gets a relatively cheap rental when deadline prices are usually quite high.

Age and term. Barbachev is a rental. Granted, Vegas gets first crack at negotiating with him this summer, but that's it. So they are given up a much younger prospect with two more years in their contract for a player who might only be with them for a few months.
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