my two cents:
Believe we can all agree that what we received in return we did for Erixon was better than the return we got for Phaneuf. Can only imagine the package we would have received under the old regime, really believe that Erixon would have re-entered out of principle and the comp 2nd round pick would have been all we had instead of getting an improved return which is kudos to Feaster. The draft picks are akin to receiving a gift certificate where you get to pick what you want and provides some flexibility.
Trade boils down to a 1st (Erixon) and 5th rounder for 2 2nds and a 5th (Horak), and is not an uncommon trade to see on draft day. Prospect is intriguing, and while not deemed at the same level as Erixon, shows some promise of one day playing and adds an offensive prospect to the mix. Should help Abbotsford in the offensive department which is desperately needed and the kid may thrive under Playfair.
Truly hope that unless Feaster can get into the top 8 he holds the picks and gives us hope for the future. As someone else has mentioned, Feaster will have more 2nds in this draft than Sutter did over his whole tenure (maybe not, but it is refreshing to see a progressive change in direction after the reign of error we have seen over the past 6+ years). Hope that the purge continues with more draft picks added and we develop players who want to adorn the Flaming C.
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