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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
That does not follow from what I said.
Chiarelli settled for picks from a player he couldn't sign
Treliving took advantage of Boston's cap situation and turned some draft picks into a future #1 defenseman.
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Chia didn't "settle" for picks. He took advantage of BB's impatience to get what he correctly expected to be 2 very good picks. That team was not a contender when he took over. It had 1 SC and 2 SCF appearances by the time he left. Stealing Chara from the Sens was masterful as well. I just hope McLellan's inability to get guys to perform in the playoffs holds the Oilers back, because going forward their personnel decisions won't be nearly as bone headed as Lowe's were. In fact, that might be perfect. Get the Oilers fans hopes up with amazing regular seasons and Art Ross trophies for McD, only to lose to us in the playoffs. [emoji3]