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Originally Posted by polak
We have no picks in the first 3 rounds and one of those picks was very likely (in the minds of those who think we should trade Iggy and Kipper) a franchise calibre player.
Unless we get another 1st, I see this as a "win now" move that if it doesn't work out (and imo this team needs a lot more then a player who at this point is a "decent" center) leaves us with a young player with solid potential at least. Smart move by Feaster who is probably being pressured to win now but knows it's futile.
I'd still prefer a complete dismantle.
Again if we get a 1st, I'll change my tune.
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You're not understanding how this works.
Unless it's a top five pick, the chances of getting a player as good as O'Reilly are extremely slim.
Instead, we accelerate that player into the lineup and have him as a 3 season veteran at 22 years old, already one of the best young defensive centres in the game.
If he was 32, sure, your assertion would be correct.
If it works out we sign him, it's something that helps us now and moving forward because of how young and how good he is.