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Originally Posted by Phanuthier
Wanted to add to my previous post : If Schlemko is $1.6M cheaper and can do the same job, why would the inquiring team give up a 3rd for said player if he can just get Schlemko for no acquisition cost?
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Because Russell is a serviceable #3 defensemen. We didn't need him as our #3 since we have Brodie, Gio and Hamilton. We needed a 4-5 defenseman which realistically could be Nakladal or Schlemko.