Jonathan Quick 'deserves a better ending': Fans react to Columbus Blue Jackets trade
Vladislav Gavrikov and Joonas Korpisalo are heading to Los Angeles.
Wednesday morning the Columbus Blue Jackets confirmed a trade sending both Gavrikov and Korpisalo to the Los Angeles Kings for goaltender Jonathan Quick, a conditional 2023 first-round pick and a 2024 third-round pick.
Quick has only played with the Kings since being drafted in the third round by the team in 2005. He helped the Kings to Stanley Cup titles in 2012 and 2014.
Blue Jackets trade details: Columbus Blue Jackets send Gavrikov, Korpisalo to L.A. Kings as package deal
Here's a look at how Blue Jackets fans are responding to the team's latest trade.
'A proven vet and a first and a third is amazing'
However much I’ll miss Korpi and Gavrikov a proven vet and a first and a third is amazing imo https://t.co/foguIB2AWn
— Justin (@justintbaer) March 1, 2023
Kings fans are devastated about losing Jonathan Quick
Take Care of Quick For Us😔💔
— BabyKryss💎 (@itsbabykryss) March 1, 2023
But Blue Jackets fans are questioning if Jonathan Quick even shows up
Will Barstool be adding an O/U bet on if Quick shows up or not?
— Mark gernert (@MarkGernert) March 1, 2023
Does Jonathan Quick finish his career with the Columbus Blue Jackets?
Would be cool if the Jackets could flip Quick to a contender. Deserves a better ending(?) than this. https://t.co/kFtLOCYrSp
— Brandon Maki (@BrandonMaki_) March 1, 2023
One fan calls Joonas Korpisalo 'the most underappreciated Blue Jacket in franchise history'
Shoutout to Korpi, the most underappreciated Blue Jacket in franchise history. Best of luck, MagiKorp. https://t.co/WUSGEJz2oU
— Your Favourite Fearless Hero! 😼 🔜 FE 2023 (@SubzyChee) March 1, 2023
'Best of luck my king'
Now I understand what people mean when they say they were expecting something but you can never prepare for it. Best of luck my king #korpi https://t.co/0wwXPi6TPD
— Jake (@roachjake15) March 1, 2023
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This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Columbus Blue Jackets fans react to Gavrikov, Korpisalo trade