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Originally Posted by jjgallow
Exactly.
I agree with you (lol) that we were bent over on this trade. Sad day, but by the time people realize how sad, we'll be in a new era.
Trading our first round pick for a 30 year-old with 9 goals?
Awesome guys great work.
Could we make it worse? Yes. We could arrange it in such a way that it is possible for this first round pick to become Connor Bedard. Why anyone would role anything over to 2023 with no lottery protection is beyond me.
Anyway I know y'all are excited now. Glad people are happy. But the reality is that this is so poorly planned it makes the Oli Jokinen trade look smart.
Here's hoping the Flames prove me wrong and win the cup, but it's going to take more than 9 goals for a team that is notorious for getting rolled in the playoffs.
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a) He's 29.
b) There is almost no way our pick is top ten this year, thus we won't lose our 2023.
c) The LOWEST rating I have seen anyone give this trade is a B+. And that was one. All others have been A-, A, or A+.
d) Calling this trade "poorly planned" does not make a ton of sense to me, and insulates them from one unexpected injury. That is good planning in my books. That, and it gives some insulation if Johnny or Chucky leave. Again, good planning.