here is espn's computor take on vermette and his effect on the jackets.......( i know it's espn).............
Which Vermette will the Blue Jackets get?
To Columbus: Antoine Vermette
To Ottawa: Pascal Leclaire, second round draft pick
Columbus Trade Impact
If Vermette stays in his funk from this season, this trade won't aid the Columbus Blue Jackets' quest for the playoffs, but he could pay dividends if he resumes his form from 2007-08.
Scenario Playoff Chances
pre-trade 55.5%
w/ Vermette 2008-09 55.2%
w/ Vermette 2007-08 58.4%
This deal works out well for both teams, despite that Vermette is having a down year, with nine goals and 19 assists in 62 games. That puts Vermette on pace for 11 goals this season, after averaging 21 goals the last three seasons. Given the lack of output this season, Columbus' projections with Vermette actually decrease, but that doesn't really do this deal justice.
Vermette could be a top-6 forward in Columbus, with the potential to get extra playing time on the power play and penalty kill units. The change in scenery, and the increased roles, could be enough for Vermette to return to his 2008 numbers, giving Columbus a good push for the playoffs.
In AccuScore's 10,000 simulations, Vermette was included as a top-6 forward in two scenarios: using this year's numbers and using last year's numbers. If Columbus can coax Vermette back to his old form, its playoff chances increase by three percentage points.
Leclaire has a chance next season to be the No. 1 goalie the Ottawa Senators need. Leclaire had a down year this year, with a 3.83 GAA and an .867 save percentage, but this deal will work out great for Ottawa if he returns to the 2008 version that posted a 2.25 GAA and a .919 save percentage, even before you include the draft pick.
nate this is my 500th post....do i get any kind of award or weekend getaway ?????
