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Originally Posted by Street Pharmacist
I think Chiarelli had no scouts, and didn't trust the work the ones he fired did. Better to trade for a known quantity than to pick without knowing what you're getting.
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Fair point. You'd think he'd have his own list from Boston's scouts, but it's really the middle to late rounds where your scouts can shine (or in Edmonton's case, don't shine).
They better hope like heck that he (i) has a decent season and shows some promise, and (ii) is willing to re-sign at the end of this season, as otherwise he could walk as a UFA at the end of 2015/16.