Nashville Deals for Grebeshkov
The Nashville Predators are buyers at this deadline. The Predators have acquired Edmonton defenseman Denis Grebeshkov in exchange for a second round draft pick. Grebeshkov ($3.15 million cap hit), a RFA at the end of the year, has a line of 6-13-19 in 47 games with a 3.2 GVT. He is also a -16, but the entire Edmonton team is a minus, so sticking with GVT is your best bet.
This is a very interesting move for Nashville. The Predators have an owner-induced cap that is well below the $56.8 million NHL cap. Acquiring Grebeshkov, while being unable to retain Dan Hamhuis, is curious to say the least. Maybe they think Grebeshkov can be resigned for less.
Curious deal.
Update 5:35pm: Expect the Oilers roster to be completely dismantled by Wednesday’s deadline.
By brian, March 1, 2010 @ 6:04 pm
what is GVT?
Dave Reply:
March 1st, 2010 at 6:12 pm
Goals Versus Threshold. It’s a different way of measuring a player’s actual value aside from counting stats. You can read more about it at Puck Prospectus.
Jordan Reply:
March 1st, 2010 at 7:36 pm
Do we know if GVT is like VORP in that it doesn’t count defense? Or does it include offense and defense? I cannot remember.
Dave Reply:
March 1st, 2010 at 7:38 pm
It factors in defense. You can get a the GVT numbers for anyone in the league at http://www.behindthenet.ca
Jordan Reply:
March 1st, 2010 at 7:47 pm
Okay great. VORP is a bad comparison then. More like WAR, just measured in goals instead of wins.
Dave Reply:
March 1st, 2010 at 7:57 pm
Yup. That’s a solid comparison.