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Originally Posted by oldschoolcalgary
"very" costly? a 5th or a 6th round pick isn't costly imo...we're talking about a rental for a roll of the dice at that #
zero impact on roster spots (unless sitting one of bouma/chiasson/hathaway counts as long term damage). Same with cap.
its a gamble, like any trade is... characterizing as 'very costly' is assuming the acquisition costs are north of the 5th round pick...and if it goes that way, then i would agree...but less than a 5th? I wouldn't consider it as costly at all
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A roster spot is a roster spot is a roster spot.
Same with cap space.
Same with picks.
I'd rather spend picks and space on a player that will contribute. I can't find any hockey reason to do this trade, none.
I don't buy a broken car because it's cheap. It doesn't work, I don't need it, it's pointless. Even for two dollars it would still take up space on my drive way.
Bringing in Iginla is not a hockey trade, just admit it. I understand the nostalgia and "hey let's win the cup for him" thing, but he ain't Bourque on a stacked Avs team. He's a guy that has scored 8 goals this year playing butter soft minutes and PP costing 5.5M...
It's ok, I understand you, but running a business or a hockey team based on emotion is probably not the best thing.