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Originally Posted by The Cobra
Not really a fair comparison of a rental player vs. a player signed to a decent contract for a number of years.
TB gave up 2 first round picks for Hagel. Chicago had no reason or desire to trade him, and TB made a offer they could not refuse.
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Trade deadline deals are another matter.
There is no off season during any of last eight years that a 1st + two 2nds does not return a high quality NHL ready piece.
Whether it’s an RFA, a mid-20s top-4 D - you should get something high value if you’re paying that freight.
I’m certain better players moved that summer for similar returns.