Dallas Stars Trade Junior Lessard to Tampa Bay

WingsForDinner · January 15th, 2008, 12:09 PM

Player: Junior Lessard
To: Tampa Bay Lightning
FOR
Player: Dan Jancevski
To: Dallas Stars

Quote:

Originally Posted by NHL.com

DALLAS (AP) -Dallas traded right wing Junior Lessard to Tampa Bay on Tuesday for defenseman Dan Jancevski, the Stars' second-round pick in 1999.

Jancevski played two games for the Stars in 2005-06, and has played in two games this season for Tampa Bay without scoring. He will report to the Iowa Stars, the team's primary American Hockey League affiliate, where he was captain for that team's inaugural season two years ago.

Lessard had no points in two games for Dallas this season.

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I fail to see the logic in bringing Dan Jancevski back. They dropped him because of the same reason they've just traded Lessard. He's getting no time with the big club. Now, Jancevski jumps right back into the same boat he was in previously, and he's not going to get any shots with Dallas...so...yeah...

At least it's a good move for Lessard, as he'll probably get good NHL time.

Habsfan84 · January 15th, 2008, 01:30 PM

Dan Jancevski is a good player though.

WingsForDinner · January 15th, 2008, 05:42 PM

That's exactly my point. Dallas have too many good players that are getting stranded in the minors because of the makeup of the current team. Players like Fistric and the now-departed Yared Hagos should have been playing in the NHL regularly by this point, and it just isn't happening because of the way Dallas has their promotion system set up. Matt Niskanen got a great break because he's one of those players that you simply can't ignore. Players like Fistric and Perttu Lindgren are going to be stuck in the minors until players like Stu Barnes and Jeff Halpern move on or retire.

Now they've brought Jancevski back, and he's not going to get a real shot with Dallas unless he plays in a game like Tonight, while Dallas is still relatively short-staffed.

John F · January 15th, 2008, 05:48 PM

Dan couldn't unseat rookie Mike Lundin for a roster spot in Tampa Bay. he couldn't unseat journeyman Doug Janik for a roster spot as the #6 D-man, he couldn't beat out playing-attrociously Brad Lukowich either.

this was a money swap as much as a clearing space swap -- the teams took on nothing really and the Lightning got something they need (more forward players) while being handcuffed in general because of the ownership situation being in limbo here.

What's the 411 on Lessard?

WingsForDinner · January 15th, 2008, 10:36 PM

Well, the obvious keynote for Junior Lessard is that he's a former Hobey Baker winner. He's a solid winger at the AHL level, and all the information and playing time he received at the NHL level show he's got the potential to be a good fourth-line winger for the time being, with the potential to be much more.

Tampa Bay should fit well for Lessard, as he needs a club that's far more offensively-minded than Dallas. I wouldn't look for him to be too much of a two-way forward, although the potential is there.

IMO, it's a bit of a steal for Tampa Bay in terms of what's been given up to what's been brought in.

RibEye · January 18th, 2008, 10:03 PM

Stars need someone like Junior Lessard just to put the beef out on the ice. Who is it doing it now.....Steve Ott...phish...give me a Junior anytime over an Ott. Yea, Ott gets certain things done but not like a Junior...get it?

WingsForDinner · January 19th, 2008, 12:51 PM

I think Joel Lundqvist was a bit better than Junior Lessard, but I know what you mean about the upsides of a Junior Lessard over a Steve Ott. Krys Barch is supposed to be a multi-dimensional forward, but I haven't seen it yet...

I'm liking the look of BJ Crombeen, though -- he's only played about 4 minutes thus far (posting during the CBJ game...), but he's physical, and seems to have good feet on him.

January 15th, 2008, 01:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
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January 15th, 2008, 05:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
WingsForDinner Community Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 453	That's exactly my point. Dallas have too many good players that are getting stranded in the minors because of the makeup of the current team. Players like Fistric and the now-departed Yared Hagos should have been playing in the NHL regularly by this point, and it just isn't happening because of the way Dallas has their promotion system set up. Matt Niskanen got a great break because he's one of those players that you simply can't ignore. Players like Fistric and Perttu Lindgren are going to be stuck in the minors until players like Stu Barnes and Jeff Halpern move on or retire. Now they've brought Jancevski back, and he's not going to get a real shot with Dallas unless he plays in a game like Tonight, while Dallas is still relatively short-staffed. __________________ Bolton Wanderers: 5(w) - 2(d) - 7(l) = 17(pts) Dallas Stars: 8(w) - 11(l) - 4(otl) = 20(pts) ----------------------------------- New To FanHome? Please Register For Your Free Account Today! Be Sure To Read: FanHome Community Standards Moderating: Football / Futbol / Soccer, NHL General, and NHL Pacific Division

January 15th, 2008, 05:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
John F Administrator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tampa Bay area, Florida Posts: 2,510	Dan couldn't unseat rookie Mike Lundin for a roster spot in Tampa Bay. he couldn't unseat journeyman Doug Janik for a roster spot as the #6 D-man, he couldn't beat out playing-attrociously Brad Lukowich either. this was a money swap as much as a clearing space swap -- the teams took on nothing really and the Lightning got something they need (more forward players) while being handcuffed in general because of the ownership situation being in limbo here. What's the 411 on Lessard? __________________ The more they over think the plumbing, the easier to stop up the drain.

January 15th, 2008, 10:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
WingsForDinner Community Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 453	Well, the obvious keynote for Junior Lessard is that he's a former Hobey Baker winner. He's a solid winger at the AHL level, and all the information and playing time he received at the NHL level show he's got the potential to be a good fourth-line winger for the time being, with the potential to be much more. Tampa Bay should fit well for Lessard, as he needs a club that's far more offensively-minded than Dallas. I wouldn't look for him to be too much of a two-way forward, although the potential is there. IMO, it's a bit of a steal for Tampa Bay in terms of what's been given up to what's been brought in. __________________ Bolton Wanderers: 5(w) - 2(d) - 7(l) = 17(pts) Dallas Stars: 8(w) - 11(l) - 4(otl) = 20(pts) ----------------------------------- New To FanHome? Please Register For Your Free Account Today! Be Sure To Read: FanHome Community Standards Moderating: Football / Futbol / Soccer, NHL General, and NHL Pacific Division

January 19th, 2008, 12:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
WingsForDinner Community Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 453	I think Joel Lundqvist was a bit better than Junior Lessard, but I know what you mean about the upsides of a Junior Lessard over a Steve Ott. Krys Barch is supposed to be a multi-dimensional forward, but I haven't seen it yet... I'm liking the look of BJ Crombeen, though -- he's only played about 4 minutes thus far (posting during the CBJ game...), but he's physical, and seems to have good feet on him. __________________ Bolton Wanderers: 5(w) - 2(d) - 7(l) = 17(pts) Dallas Stars: 8(w) - 11(l) - 4(otl) = 20(pts) ----------------------------------- New To FanHome? Please Register For Your Free Account Today! Be Sure To Read: FanHome Community Standards Moderating: Football / Futbol / Soccer, NHL General, and NHL Pacific Division

January 18th, 2008, 10:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
RibEye Rookie Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 9	Stars need someone like Junior Lessard just to put the beef out on the ice. Who is it doing it now.....Steve Ott...phish...give me a Junior anytime over an Ott. Yea, Ott gets certain things done but not like a Junior...get it?