I'd have to believe that the same people pushing to trade Andersson before the deadline, would be the same one's absolutely losing their minds when Montreal ultimately ends up selecting 11th overall with our pick as a result of said deal. That's the risk you take trying to "tank" a season where you don't possess your own draft pick. It would be a stupid and unnecessary gamble to take given where this team currently sits in the standings. If in 20 games time we sit near the bottom 10 then sure, that's a conversation that should absolutely be had at the deadline, but until that happens wishing for this team to lose is wild to me.
Given the circumstances I don't see any other option for CC other than allowing this team to continue to push for a playoff spot. A worse pick for Montreal and some playoff experience for the kids is hardly a bad outcome.
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