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Originally Posted by trackercowe
Jeff Carter also netted pretty mediocre returns twice, and overall I say Carter is the better player (both he and Nash made the Olympic team at a more competitive position). I'm aware Carter's contract may have hindered his value somewhat, but that's where you would think Hall's value would be as well. Although I guess the Flyers did get Voracek for Carter, but at the time who knew what type of player he would end up being.
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Voracek was drafted 7th overall. Nobody should be surprised he turned into a 1st-line forward. Add in a 1st round pick and a 3rd round pick and that's very far from a mediocre return.
In the deal to the Kings, Carter was exchanged for Jack Johnson (a 3rd overall pick who was still only 23) and a 1st round pick.
Both those deals are about the equivalent of my suggestion of G Reinhart + Bailey.
People are forgetting that Carter was considered damaged goods at the time - a party boy who the coach wanted out of the room in Philadelphia and who sulked in Columbus. He had at least as many question marks about his attitude as Hall has today.