I honestly don't understand. What makes Versteeg so great after 2 20 goal seasons, especially when his numbers declined last season? He's not that big, yes he was on a Stanley Cup team, his productivity in the playoffs saw a slight dip over the regulars season. He was 6th in scoring on the team, behind Hossa who played 20 less games. A valuable part of the Blackhawks, but I wouldn't call him a key player, and the Black Hawks also thought so. I'd say he has to turn in a few more good seasons before I would call Versteeg a proven NHL player. I could easily see his career following the pattern of a million other NHL guys, like Lee Stempniak, 27 goals one year and fading ever since.
Posted by BadHabitude
Posted by BadHabitude
good point, the trade was made for one scoring prospect for another, i am sure the bruins felt like the got they got the more "NHL ready" player in the deal (thus bringing him to the bruins) and knew they may have given up a better overall prospect, but its not like versteeg blew up and is a franchise player, there are certainly far worse trades that could be analyzed and pointed at then that one for sure..