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Bingo · 03-06-2014, 12:45 PM

Lots of over reaction on both sides to me in this debate.

I liked Berra, I do think he has upside, but so too does a second round pick, plus the pick comes with options and the ability to do things on draft day.

Young teams have lots of "if this guys develops ..." cases in their system, nice in this case to move one of those for a future pick and move the cycle from a 26 year old with limited NHL experience to an 18 year old that hasn't been drafted yet.

Berra looked better to me in the last 10 games he played. More quiet with his motion, which was his downside.

Will he burn us? Maybe ... but it's a sound move no matter how you look at it.

03-06-2014, 12:45 PM	#363
Bingo Owner Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Calgary Exp:	Lots of over reaction on both sides to me in this debate. I liked Berra, I do think he has upside, but so too does a second round pick, plus the pick comes with options and the ability to do things on draft day. Young teams have lots of "if this guys develops ..." cases in their system, nice in this case to move one of those for a future pick and move the cycle from a 26 year old with limited NHL experience to an 18 year old that hasn't been drafted yet. Berra looked better to me in the last 10 games he played. More quiet with his motion, which was his downside. Will he burn us? Maybe ... but it's a sound move no matter how you look at it.