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Originally Posted by Royle9
I understand its what we're willing to give up, but its too much for just a pure rental of Mark Stone, so you only make the trade if its a SIGN and trade in which case its not enough.
The problem is, Dube and Valamaki may be OUR top prospects (and I love both dont get me wrong) but they are unproven at this point.
Would you take that exact return for Johnny from Ottawa if it were reversed? I wouldn't.
Johnny for 28th pick, Dube and Valamaki? Having seen what both Dube and Valamaki are today, I'd wager we'd hold on and try to sign Johnny or look to flip him for a better 1st/more proven assets.
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Bad comparison with Gaudreau who has 3 years left on a great contract. If we were last place in the league and Gaudreau was almost certainly walking I would gladly take a 1st, Dube, Valimaki type package. A first and 2 guys that will be a lock to play in the coming years with decent upside would be good for a rental.