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Samonadreau · 12-27-2015, 03:28 PM

I could be wrong but:

A) I cant see any package of players that doesnt include one of the 'big 6' that would get Johansen. Jackets need help on the D and now, even giving up a 1st rounder (+) is almost like a partial rebuild move for them. That franchise cant afford to have some bottom feeder years right now.
B) Backlund and Hudler dont count as equivalent roster players. Jackets especially dont need an expensive rental this year (cough Hudler), they are out. They will be gearing up for a healthy run next year.
C) its a huge gamble to give up a 1st rounder before you know whether you're a playoff team or not. Starting this year any team outside the playoffs has a chance at 1st, 2nd, 3rd picks in the lottery. Could you imagine SanJo misses the playoffs this year and the first they gave up for Jones gets picked as a top 3 in the lottery? Ouch.

I would love to get Johansen but Treliving would have to be a god to pull it off and keep the big 6 and not give up a bunch of 1st round picks. Just dont see it happening.

12-27-2015, 03:28 PM	#4595
Samonadreau Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Paradise Exp:	I could be wrong but: A) I cant see any package of players that doesnt include one of the 'big 6' that would get Johansen. Jackets need help on the D and now, even giving up a 1st rounder (+) is almost like a partial rebuild move for them. That franchise cant afford to have some bottom feeder years right now. B) Backlund and Hudler dont count as equivalent roster players. Jackets especially dont need an expensive rental this year (cough Hudler), they are out. They will be gearing up for a healthy run next year. C) its a huge gamble to give up a 1st rounder before you know whether you're a playoff team or not. Starting this year any team outside the playoffs has a chance at 1st, 2nd, 3rd picks in the lottery. Could you imagine SanJo misses the playoffs this year and the first they gave up for Jones gets picked as a top 3 in the lottery? Ouch. I would love to get Johansen but Treliving would have to be a god to pull it off and keep the big 6 and not give up a bunch of 1st round picks. Just dont see it happening. Last edited by Samonadreau; 12-27-2015 at 03:31 PM.