Huge move, I was wondering when the Isles were going to start the rebuild.
I like this move both for the Ducks and the Isles. The Ducks get the best D-Man in the game and this should help them immensely. That's a big 8 OVR upgrade, that's for sure.
As for the Isles, they get Martin who is the #1 d-man in Jersey. Whether he should be the #1 guy there is a different argument, but he's a reliable d-man. Bernier should have a chance as a starter for the Kings next year; they've done a good job letting him mature at a reasonable pace. Pickard is another solid tender but he really won't be a factor for a few years.
Overall, I think it's a pretty even deal.
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