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Originally Posted by Hot_Flatus
You can't say that with any certainty whatsoever. It was certainly speculated that Schneider was available for the right price and even members of our local media presumed as much. Raanta was definitely available as he is now on the Vegas unprotected list. I'd rather give up a 2nd, 3rd and 7th (as the Oilers did) and get "the guy" for the foreseeable future than see the team constantly moving out 2nd round picks and decent prospects for short term stop gaps. Sure Raanta could fizzle out but the chances of him being much worse that Smith or Elliot is pretty minute...
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What makes you think that Raanta could be "the guy," and moreover given what has been reported, how do you figure that the acquisition cost would have not at least included this year's first round pick?
I remain highly sceptical that Raanta would have provided a long term solution, and I am very doubtful that he provides much of a tangible upgrade on Mike Smith.