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Originally Posted by mrdonkey
I think it’s really weird every time this argument comes up. Do I think he took a worse deal on purpose? Obviously not, because nobody in the entire world would think that. He’s probably just bad at assessing value in his deals, is bad at negotiating, or has a poor eye for talent.
Feaster was terrible at trades too, but he of course always took the best deal available. Doesn’t change the perception though, does it?
I don’t know why you among others feel the need to police people’s opinions, like calling a spade a spade is somehow way out there. Everyone outside of CalPuck is calling this deal an L for the Flames. Mysteriously, this Russian no-name went from a contract throw-in before we knew the return, to intriguing young player with upside after. Wonder what changed? When you look around the general opinion of Conroy is that he’s gotten mediocre to poor returns on his trades. It’s not just me who believes this. And even if it were, why do you care so much? Does me not liking Conroy’s moves as a GM bother you that much?
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Get over yourself.
I'm replying to a message on a message board with my opinion just like you.
And there are plenty of differences.
Feaster moved Bouwmeester a year early for a weak package. Didn't have to make the move.
Regehr to Buffalo ... didn't have to make the move.
Iginla ... he was boxed in, and he was a UFA. Comparable.
There was talk that Sutter moved Phaneuf without talking to the league ... didn't have to make the move.
Hanifin to Vegas was done in a window with less than 2 days to expiry and a build up that took almost a year.
I can see a difference. If you can't fill your boots.