Sadly, I like this trade for Vancouver. The last few years of OEL's contract will obviously be a giant albatross, but for now at least, they are way batter for the same cap hit (this year anyway). Put me in the camp that says OEL will be better (or maybe lore accurately, less bad) in a better environment.
By no means does this deal solve their cap problems beyond this year though, in fact it makes them worse.
Plus, a high 1st and a 2nd in a deep draft? Big price to pay.
But Garland will really add to their top 6.
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