I am relieved. Not all 1st round picks are the same, and not all player - coach relationships are the same. If it's a question between Hartley and Sven, that's an easy choice. This situation wasn't headed anywhere productive, at least not in Cgy, so BT sold as high as he could. Which, in a deep draft, isn't too shabby. Yes, if he was a fresh first rounder, I would hate this deal. But he's not, and it isn't just a matter of waiting for his hockey game to develop - there were other issues. Some here are worried that Sven will make us pay... I'm of the belief that in 5 years, we will look at this deal as very reasonable.
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