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Originally Posted by ComixZone
I'd suggest go looking at the last time a goalie was traded for a top-10 pick.
If Conroy can snag that 10th overall it's a pretty significant win for him. I only see 10th OA being in play if there is 50% retention, or if there's a pick going back of note to NJD in the deal.
A 34 year old goalie just hasn't returned something as high value as a 10th overall pick in the modern NHL era. I'm not saying it won't happen, but that if it does - it's extremely good work by Conroy.
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I already did.
The age is the only difference between Schneider and Markstrom (term, salary, etc are equivalent), and Markstrom has a superior track record. Retention isn't a big deal either, the Flames can and would do it. A pick doesn't have to go back, something else could if necessary.
Go look at GSAA for Markstrom in the lague and you will see why he is being looked at.