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Originally Posted by Karl
Hmm, I don't really think so...If anything, he's been rather disappointing his last 2 seasons after a promising rookie year.
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He had a couple good stretches last year but I do agree he has been a disappointment. After seeing him play in the WJC and the flashes his rookie year I thought he would have made the jump to the NHL a lot better then he has. Whether that is on him or the way the Oilers have tried to develop him is probably up for debate. Being only 22 I think he still has a chance to turn into something and that the change of scenery will do him good.
I think it was a good trade for both teams. Oilers get the better player right now and STL gets cap relief, a player with potential, and a second round pick. In three years the scales may shift to STL.