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Robbob · 03-28-2013, 01:46 PM

I posted this in another thread but I think it deserves to be mentioned. Wayne Gretzky at 35 was traded for Patrice Tardif (played 65 NHL games), Roman Vopat (played 133 NHL games), Craig Johnson (played 533 NHL games), 5th round and a 1st round pick (both picks never played a game in the NHL). Even if your name is Wayne Gretzky and you are a 35 year old rental you are not bringing anything of value back. The key in the entire thing is the 1st rounder, which the flames got. If the NCAA kids play anything in the NHL it will be a bonus.

03-28-2013, 01:46 PM	#329
Robbob Franchise Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Exp:	I posted this in another thread but I think it deserves to be mentioned. Wayne Gretzky at 35 was traded for Patrice Tardif (played 65 NHL games), Roman Vopat (played 133 NHL games), Craig Johnson (played 533 NHL games), 5th round and a 1st round pick (both picks never played a game in the NHL). Even if your name is Wayne Gretzky and you are a 35 year old rental you are not bringing anything of value back. The key in the entire thing is the 1st rounder, which the flames got. If the NCAA kids play anything in the NHL it will be a bonus.