[Rumor] Atkinson for Larsson

[jeffl97]

All he says is that his source told him New Jersey and Columbus could be working on a trade. Then he speculates that Columbus would probably want Larsson to shore up their defense, and they would probably try and use Atkinson (recent healthy scratch) as part of the package. Nothing he said indicates that New Jersey and Columbus are actually working on a package with those particular pieces included.

[rtstr]

All he says is that his source told him New Jersey and Columbus could be working on a trade. Then he speculates that Columbus would probably want Larsson to shore up their defense, and they would probably try and use Atkinson (recent healthy scratch) as part of the package. Nothing he said indicates that New Jersey and Columbus are actually working on a package with those particular pieces included.

Where's your source for that? Portzline's tweet:

Source tonight suggested #CBJ and #NJDevils could be trade partners. D Adam Larsson likely #CBJ target; RW Cam Atkinson part of #CBJ package

To me, it sounds like Larsson and Atkinson figured into the discussion that was had. I don't think he came up with them on his own. Maybe the source did, but based on how it reads it does not sound like his speculation.

[Instant Karma]

All he says is that his source told him New Jersey and Columbus could be working on a trade. Then he speculates that Columbus would probably want Larsson to shore up their defense, and they would probably try and use Atkinson (recent healthy scratch) as part of the package. Nothing he said indicates that New Jersey and Columbus are actually working on a package with those particular pieces included.

That sounds like pretty reckless speculation on his part if this is true.

"Hmm, I'm going to guess that they'll trade their former #1 pick for this here healthy scratch."

Yeah, right. That makes tons of sense.

[ericdaoust]

This trade would be fun from a fantasy hockey perspective but that's it.

[rtstr]

This trade would be fun from a fantasy hockey perspective but that's it.

Would it though? Larsson is likely better off fantasy-wise in NJ, oddly enough. He's finally earning that darling status with the team and fans. And Atkinson would likely see an increase in production in NJ, but only because he's the odd-man-out now. I don't he would get enough of a boost to make him anything more than a fringe own in most leagues. I still prefer Atkinson in Columbus with the hopes that he somehow wrangles down a top six wing spot.