I think too many people are getting hung up on defending Larsson. He's a good player. No one is disputing that. I'd take him on the Flames any day. He has is place in pretty much any NHL lineup. Larsson being good or bad is not the discussion. He's good. Edmonton got a good defenceman today. There is no debating that.
The issue with this trade is if Larsson is the best return for Hall. Yes, we laugh when Hall makes a leisurely skate to the bench when he should be backchecking but the guy can put up points. He's proven that in his career. He was an all-star because of his ability to score. When it comes to offensive production, he is one of the top wingers in the league. Is a defenceman with almost no offensive upside the right return for that kind of scoring? I don't think so. A lot of people feel the same way, obviously.
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