Well Giroux netted RNH and Brett Connolly.
I added TT and a 2nd. So the value seems similar.
I get there are question marks on AO but take away 1 season and he still has a far more proven record than Staal.
Staal has never hit 30 goals. Last year AO had 38 in what was considered a down year. That speaks volumes about the gap at least in terms of historical performance.
Staal could break out, but at this point his offensive ceiling is unknown. We know what AO can do if he returns to form.
My primary reason for trading AO is I just don't like the guy. He's a goof. I liked the idea of having the big 3 - but never really liked having AO specifically.
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