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Originally Posted by Philly06Cup
I don't understand this deal from FLA's perspective.
Why trade for an aging goalie? Do they think the will be contenders in the next 3 years? They've got some pieces in Barkov and Huberdeau, but they will be a few more years.
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It sure can help develop your defensemen if you have a legit #1 there near the end of the rebuild. The young defensemen can make mistakes and not have it end up the net every single time.
They should have a few strong pieces now with Barkov, Huberdeau, Gudbranson all top 3 picks and Bjugstad and Kulikov as recent 1st rounders as well, with Drew Shore in the 2nd. Another top 5 pick and it should time to start turning the corner pretty quick. In 2011 they had 7 picks in the top three rounds. In 2010 they had 7 picks in the top three rounds including 3 first rounders. If the rebuild needs several more years than they've botched it. Time for them to start building some important vets around their young talent.
I like their timing on adding Luongo. I think it is a smart move by Tallon. Markstrom looks far from guaranteed now. If you can trade a questionable goaltending prospect for a true #1 near the end of your rebuild you do it.