I'm ok with how the deadline went. Judging from the other deals, Burke got good value in the deals he made.
Deals:
Berra for 2nd round pick - great deal - comparable: Bryzgalov (4th), Fasth (3rd & 5th), Dubnyk (future considerations)
Stempniak for 3rd round pick - good deal - comparable: Hemsky (3rd & 5th), Penner (4th), Goc (3rd & 5th), Legwand (3rd, cap dump, prospect), Erat (4th, cap dump, prospect swap)
Non-deals:
Butler - comparable: Schultz (5th), Diaz (5th), Meszaros (3rd), Robidas (conditional 4th), Weaver 5th - I'm ok with no deal here provided they re-sign him to a short deal. Butler is worth more as a player than a 5th round pick which is likely the level of return offered. If we traded Butler we'd likely be spending a 4th or 5th to replace him in the short term anyway.
Cammalleri - comparable: Vanek (2nd & prospect), Moulson (two 2nds), Legwand (prospect & 3rd), Ruutu (3rd & tweener), Gaborik (2nd, 3rd, & tweener), Hemsky (3rd & 5th), Erat (4th & cap dump) - I'd say the most you were likely getting a 3rd and a prospect for Cammalleri based on the market. Not a great return. I'm very surprised Anaheim didn't up the ante for Cammalleri but again this is no big deal if he re-signs and is ok with sticking around. If he leaves for nothing this starts to look bad but I also understand Burke's point that you can't sell too far below your asking price.
O'Brien - I can't imagine there were any offers (maybe future considerations) but we don't need the roster spot with only 42 contracts and we have plenty of cap space. Enjoy him Abby!
Smith - See O'Brien.
Overall I give Burke a B.
I'm excited to see a splash at the draft!
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