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Originally Posted by Monahammer
If we're trying for kravtsov I maintain that the trade is probably involving pelletier. I still think it's a good swap for us as we have Pelletiers already (mangi+dube) but no kravtsovs.
Edit: and don't get too caught up on plummeting value. The reality is its a 2018 top 10 pick with little to no shot at nhl yes vs a 2019 20+ pick in the same boat.
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You want Kravtsov to supplement the likes of Pelletier and company, not swap the deck chairs around. You don't want to give up a great prospect who is really performing well for another prospect who has elected to take their ball and go home, and is trending in the wrong direction. Make a deal for the kid, sure. But this is a diminishing returns scenario, not unlike the Lias Andersson situation for the Rangers. That's the comparable, and a second round pick or a B grade prospect should be all the Rangers should expect. Anything more is a mistake.