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Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm
Trades are probably one of the least important thing a GM does nowadays.
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Originally Posted by 5by5
Beg to differ. Two recent events come to mind. The Kings won the cup last yr because of a deadline trade and ChiaPet is in Edmonton because he screwed up trading Boychuk and Thorton last yr. B4 u say it, yes injuries plyed a part in his demise (missing plyoffs by 1 pt) BUT he blew up the chemistry on the blue line. Cost him his job. No?
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While I agree that, generally, trading isn't one of the more important parts of the job, it is also true that some GMs trade more than others. While a guy like Holland is more of an organizational manager, some guys are total horse traders.
Also, trades can become defining moments for an organization. Sometimes a big trade is the catalyst that creates a great team (LA). Other times it tears a team apart.
The Seguin trade was a big one. Having to trade Boychuk, in part because of signing Iginla for $5m, was another. They clearly had large impacts on this team.
It would be wrong to simply dismiss them as not being a significant part of a GM's job.