Finally I get to comment on this.
This trade isn't terrible. It's not Jarome-bad in terms of the context of the trade and the value of the players involved. But I'm positive that if Feaster gave the Blues an ultimatum involving one of their more highly touted and well known youngsters, he could've got it. And if he didn't get it today, I bet he would've got it on wednesday when other suitors would have also made bids to force the Blues GM's hand. I like the d-man coming back, I just think Jay should've demanded a goalie in another trade, with say.. Ottawa?! Why bother getting less of a sure thing G from the Jbo trade, when Stemp or Glencross could land you Bishop from the Sens?
IMO the return Should've been their 1st + RATTIE + Cundari . 110% it should've. Too many arguments to be made not to demand Rattie. Local kid, high upside, chemistry with Sven. I hope to hell he at least inquired about the kid. But instead he had to make the "goalie" move on an undrafted Swede (sorry if I'm quick to judge, but doesn't sound like a near NHL ready choice in comparison to other options out there) Should have taken Rattie in this trade, and used a trade with Ottawa or LA to pick up a closer to NHL ready goalie.
I hope we address the offense and a D with SIZE with these draft picks though.
The more 1sts, the better. Considering there's probably a 50/50 chance they'll pan out into good NHLers.
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