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Originally Posted by moon
I don't think it is solely about money and certainly not a traditional salary dump so quality back is much more important that money in the deal.
And Stempniak does not come close to replacing Seguin's production. Over the past two seasons Seguin has scored 30 more points and is 10 years younger so likely to improve going forward while Stempniak is what he is.
In that deal Stempniak replaces Peverly. You need Baertschi and/or Gaudreau to think about making up the difference in future potential and even that may not be enough.
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Gaudreau was listed in the deal. And I should have mentioned the 6 mil to pursue FA would more then replace Seguin's production when combined with Stepniak. It wouldn't replace Horton, but that's not part of this trade and not our problem, frankly. It's not a guaranteed yes from Boston, but if I'm them I seriously consider and discuss it with my staff. Honestly it's more then they got for Thornton mid season, and looks better on paper then the Kessel trade.