I don't think trades are the main job of an NHL GM today. I'd rank the most important traits as:
1) Overall management. Surrounding yourself with effective people who work well together.
2) Drafting and development.
3) Cap management.
4) Trades.
By that measure, I'd rank Feaster as on OK GM, with the potential to improve judging on how the youth develops over the next two seasons, and how he uses cap space next season.
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