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Old 03-01-2016, 08:03 AM   #466
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Exactly. I think certain intangibles become a lot more valuable for a playoff run. Jiri is so one dimensional if he isn't scoring he's basically useless out there. He just wasn't a high demand rental and we're lucky we got what we did. Very glad were not in a Vrbata or Eriksson situation. Or worse a Vrbata AND Hamhuis situation. We did pretty good with Jiri and Russell all things considered.
I would not say Hudler is that one dimensional, especially compared to a Stempniak. In hindsight, looks like Flames got an acceptable return for Hudler. The Devils fleeced the Bruins in the Stempniak trade.
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