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Originally Posted by Blaster86
"Take less or nothing later just in case this guy figures it out!"
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Yes, take less in case he figures it out. He's figured it out for stretches. He has plenty of tools. And he costs very little if you can get him to play an NHL role, which is important for the Canucks as they deal with this 2 year stretch of OEL being almost 5M in dead cap hit for them.
The downside risk of having to trade him for a 5th or 6th instead, to somewhere besides Edmonton, is very obviously a risk worth taking. Because now not only have you helped your division rival out with their cap structure, you may have given them a useful complimentary piece.
Podkolzin may not have gotten to a point of being a consistent tip 6 guy the way they'd hoped but there has never been a question of his talent OR work ethic.