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Old 03-08-2024, 07:09 AM   #2009
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Originally Posted by The Cobra View Post
So, they sat down and said to themselves, "We need a first round pick, and a 3rd that can potentially (but highly unlikely) can become a 2nd".

Conroy really has the gift of the gab.

I like the fact that just like the Lindholm trade, he received value that was more valuable to him than the opposing team. Calgary needs a PP QB, and the opposing team valued those players quite a bit less due to need.

That's how good trades are made.
I think the key part of that quote is

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At the AHL level he has been dominant in creating offense as a defenseman and we anticipate that to translate to the NHL.
This is where you rely on your scouting staff and trust they have the right read on a guy.

If correct and his game does tranlate to the show, this could be a home run.
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