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Originally Posted by GioforPM
LOL - he used a 3rd round pick for a developed 23 year old goalie drafted in the 3rd round.
He used an extra pick obtained for renting 28 year old Rittich (who wasn’t going to be here anyway) for a 26 year old Dman.
Oh noes.
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This “extra pick” logic is so flawed. Hopefully our GM doesn’t look at his draft picks and categorize them that way.
I don’t mind either trade in isolation, unfortunately part of a pattern that has historically failed to work. Looking at off-season deals, what is Treliving’s pick deficit in trades? The number must be frightening.
Team fails during season, he trades pending UFA’s for picks. Uses those picks and then some in trades to fill the roster with players. Rinse, repeat. If team is in contention burn through more picks to trade for middle and bottom roster rentals. Fill in gaps with UFAs to make sure no cap flexibility.
Sigh.
At least we have HOF calibre coach.