[The Yen Man]

Originally Posted by ignite09

Logic tells you not to trade your second line center until someone has shown they can take his place permanently. That hasn't been shown yet.

I guess it depends on what the longterm game is. Colorado traded both O'Reilly and Duchene, who was arguably their first line centres at their primes. Of course, Mackinnon beasting at the right time is probably the biggest reason for the Av's turnaround. But even then, they had to suck a few more years to restock their cupboards, and that, combined with some savvy moves by Sakic, they're up to their eyeballs in young talent.