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Originally Posted by MoneyGuy
Funny but wrong. Have you watched him play?
Perron is a much better player than PRV and not soft. He's not overly physical but absolutely is not soft.
Perron is offensively gifted and capable of 60-plus points. The Oilers get a top-six winger with good offensive skills for a second-round pick and an unproven third liner - not bad.
The concussion thing is way overstated. It was from a head shot from Thornton. He has returned and been fully healthy taken many big hits. Concussions are not a concern with him.
I don't like giving up PRV but Perron is what the team needs, so good trade, I guess. If PRV develops into what he can be, the Oilers lose, but Perron is already what they need.
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I agree with most of this, Oilers got great value in this trade. Not sure how the bolded section makes any sense though, why does it matter that Thornton delivered a head shot? Fact is Perron has a concussion history, which means increased concussion risks going forward. If he stays healthy it's a steal, that's far from a guarantee though