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Originally Posted by Snuffleupagus
I was told there was four teams that wanted Zadorov with likely a better return but all of them needed retention and as stated that wasn't a good idea for the Flames to make future better deals, Vancouver traded Beauvillier for a 5th in order for them to take on Z's full contract.
In the end Vancouver paid a 3rd and Beauvillier for likely 3/4 a season for Zadorov.
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And they're doing cartwheels and ready to crown Alvin or whatever GM of the year over there lol.
That should age well. I give it a week before they settle into the reality that the guy might bring you out of your seat for a hit, but won't move the needle on your d-corps.
The hype for Nikita was real (impressive given what he is). But does he live up to said hype? Highly doubtful.