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Originally Posted by dissentowner
You don't understand how values change based on timing do you? Like no clue. That was the ask at the time, the Flames wanted Mercer instead of Holtz. They were still in the playoff hunt as were the Devils. That absolutely changes value. Also value wise I think #9 in this draft is worth more than Dawson Mercer. You are also getting Holtz as well and not retaining anything on Markstrom. The Van 1st is basically the equivalent of a 2nd rnd pick.
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In the playoff hunt? Is that code for being on track to miss the playoffs? Nah, that's why they kept Tanev and Hanifin and added a big piece, I suppose.
Of course they were missing the playoffs, when was the last time they were even in a wild card? Oct/Nov maybe for a day? There's no way Markstrom was ever worth a 1st + Mercer. Not in February and clearly not now.
"Basically", lol. $80 is basically $100. Let's call my tab paid! Markstrom is basically going to be a Vezina finalist too.