It sucks but that's good value for Baertschi at this point. I would have preferred to see one more training camp out of him, but if he didn't make it he'd be waiver fodder. Never like trading a potential piece to the Canucks but that's the risk.
Three 2nd round pick is exciting. Six picks in the first three rounds is great.
Baertschi was passed by too many and with guys like Klimchuk joining the minors next year it was time to make a decision.
It's good value, the only thing one you worry about is the Canucks.
I've been team Baertschi for sometime, but even I said he would probably pass through waivers next fall if he didn't make the team. Praise Burke and Treliving for make the hard but right decisions.
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