First reaction was that I hated the deal. I thought Dougie for Lindholm and Hanifin would get it done.
That being said, both Dougie and Ferly had big years due to their linemates. We sold high on both for sure.
Dougie has had non stop character issue whispers, and if Fox indicated he was going to test free agency, his value plummets league-wide. But Ferland hurts for me as I was a huge fan, but I agree he's due for an overpayment as he's amazing when Johnny and Monahan are clicking, but fairly invisible in any other situation.
Lindholm and Hanifin are both core pieces though. I think we're underrating both here mostly.
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