Another day, another trade. It seems that we may need to re-name Fort Erie Falcons GM Matt Young after the illustrious CCHL trade reviewer Trader Sam. If one didn't know any better, you would think they are one-in-the-same.
Yes, he makes that many trades. This is not fiction.
In his latest move, Young shipped newly signed Drew Stafford, prospects Jonathan Ang and Kole Sherwood and a mid-round pick to the Dayton Musicmen for 22-year-old Justin Bailey.
It seems like a lot to pay for an unproven right winger, but Young didn't seem to think so.
"Listen, we like Justin a lot. He's 6'3" tall, and 210 pounds. Can you imagine a forward line with Nick (Falcons winger Nick Ritchie) and Justin on a line together in three years? Can you imagine a defence trying to contain those two down low? That would be really hard and it would make us harder to play against. That's why I was willing to sacrifice these players for a guy like Bailey" said Young after announcing the trade.
Young continued by saying he expects Bailey to remain in the minors this season before challenging for a role in the forward group next season.
"It won't be easy for him. We expect DeBrincat, Chipachoyov, Palat, Ritchie and both Stromes to put for more ice time next season. We love what we've got in that group up front," added Young.
Rumour around practice this morning is that winger Alex Burrows has asked the organization for a trade, citing playing time concerns as the reason.
When asked about it following practice, the feisty winger was a bit coy in his response.
"Listen I like it here, but I like playing more. I won't say I asked for a trade, but I won't say that it'd be a bad thing to be moved again. This isn't what I had in mind and I know I could contribute to at least 10-12 teams in this league," replied Burrows.
It remains to be seen what happens with Burrows' request but word around the league insiders indicates Young is willing to move the winger for a draft pick or prospect.
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