Quote:
Originally Posted by SuperMatt18
So as of right now this season the Sens have traded:
Turris
2018 First (Top ten protected)
2018 Third
Bowers
Hammond
Brassard
Phaneuf
Thompson
for
Duchene
2018 First
Gustavsson
Cole
Gaborik
Shore
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Doesn't look that bad actually to me, with the huge caveat depending on the first.
Duchene has been a point-per-game player for nearly two months while Turris has fallen off the cliff. If they weren't going to sign Turris anyways and do have Duchene long-term (or recoup costs for him if they blow it up completely), that's pretty good upgrade for Ottawa.
Just like the Kessel-1st(Seguin) trade, it was not ideal to have the wheels fall off when you don't have a first, but if they don't end up with Dahlin or a top 3 pick or the 2019 pick ends up late, Duchene is probably worth it.