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Originally Posted by dino7c
if that was the goal why not trade him for prospects/better picks
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Anaheim probably offered up Etem but Vancouver wanted a little more experience at the Center position. This trade gives them the pieces to trade up to 1st potentially. If they take Reinhart then Van will have Reihart, Horvat, and Bonino as their centers. Etem would be redundant as the 3rd young center with limited experience.
I think if Kesler didn't handicap them, the bidding war may have allowed Van to acquire the 10th pick over 24. But this is the hand we've been dealt with. I hope they realize trading Kesler means it's finally time to rebuild.