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Matty81 · 01-06-2015, 10:27 PM

Kelowna finally got Draisaitl today and gave up Yorke, Schmidli and a 1st rounder, a 4th and a conditional 4th.

For a player of this calibre, I don't remember such a high NHL pick being traded, giving up a marginal euro an undrafted defenceman and one good pick doesn't seem too bad. I do think Yorke is a good depth defenceman though.

Reading the media today, Edmonton told PA they would only return him if he was dealt to Kelowna.... so part of me wonders how they heck they got anything of value out of Kelowna? It was basically a take what you can get situation and they got 5 pieces.

Kelowna still needs to find a 20 year old. Hickman has had season ending surgery so he is out of contention.

01-06-2015, 10:27 PM	#85
Matty81 Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2008 Exp:	Kelowna finally got Draisaitl today and gave up Yorke, Schmidli and a 1st rounder, a 4th and a conditional 4th. For a player of this calibre, I don't remember such a high NHL pick being traded, giving up a marginal euro an undrafted defenceman and one good pick doesn't seem too bad. I do think Yorke is a good depth defenceman though. Reading the media today, Edmonton told PA they would only return him if he was dealt to Kelowna.... so part of me wonders how they heck they got anything of value out of Kelowna? It was basically a take what you can get situation and they got 5 pieces. Kelowna still needs to find a 20 year old. Hickman has had season ending surgery so he is out of contention. Last edited by Matty81; 01-06-2015 at 11:17 PM.