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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
After digesting the trade a bit, I look at it this way:
If we had traded Russell for Jokipakka straight up, it's not a bad trade. He's bigger, younger, cheaper - has another year at $900k - and probably has more upside. If he meshes with Hamilton on the 2nd pair, that's a huge win.
Throw in a 2014 2nd rounder that probably has similar upside to a young Granlund (but bigger)
Then add in a 2nd round pick (many thought that is all Russell would return) that has a chance of becoming a 1st.
Beauty!
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Agreed for the most part, although I'm not going to speak on Jokipakka's upside until I see him play a few games. Seems he was 3rd on the depth chart as far as Dallas' D prospects go and was being scratched in favor of other players (obviously it is a deep pool of talent).
Many Dallas fans would tell you that Pollock has the most value/upside in this trade. As a recent 2nd rounder it looks like he's progressed solidly (stats being misleading as the team is no longer a powerhouse) so I would set his value as a high 2nd round pick.
Even if Jpak doesn't play a single game for the Flames I would consider this trade a win. Anything he can do for us in the future is icing on the cake.