[Cleveland Steam Whistle]

Originally Posted by burnitdown

I still think we come out long-term winners in the Dougie trade...but for the COL series, I think Dougie's offense and Ferlands grit would have brought a lot more of what we needed compared to what Lindholm and Hanifin provided.

There doesn’t need to be winner. Both teams are better after the trade, which is actually what is the best outcome, no jaded GMs for the next potential deal.