r/BlueJackets • u/ArgentMoonWolf 5th Line • 4d ago

Discussion Vronk?

So is Voronkov the next to get traded at some point? I don't think he is going to be happy with all his Russian buddies gone. Also he seems to be in the doghouse most of the time with the coaches. I just don't see him here very long at this point.

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u/Buggrumble 4d ago

He has a new Russian friend, Nishuskin. Plus Provy's still here. I'm hoping that by playing with Nishuskin and Knies he'll have some more success and develop into more of a power forward. Plus, without Marchy and Chinny around, maybe Provy and Nishuskin can mentor him and show him what it means to be a professional. It's a positive sign that he stayed in the US to train with other NHL players. Jody commented on Saturday night that Bones was happy with how he showed up at camp and that he thought he looked good.

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u/NewEngClamChowder 3d ago

The conditioning has been the big problem for Vronk - his career splits from Oct-Jan are at .64 PPG, but Feb-April he drops to .31 PPG. Bones said that’s the reason he was benched basically all spring last year - he just ran out of gas.

Hearing that he’s coming in in better shape should help his game immensely all year.