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Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague
Mainly just opportunity cost. They've essentially used up 5M+whatever they sign Frost for on this, when it could be used elsewhere to acquire a first, prospects, etc. for taking on bad expiring deals. Cap space is a valuable asset, that's a big part of what they gave up here given the term Farabee is on. I don't think he's very good, despite the optimism about this from some corners. I am higher on Frost from the times I've watched Philly.
I don't think it's a bad trade, I just think it's a high risk high reward trade, which is a fine strategy IMO.
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Where is the High risk?
They were the 3rd lowest payroll before, and they still are.
They have another 2nd round pick from Colorado that’s right in the same zone as their own selection.
The NHLPA just released estimates saying the cap will be $113M in 2028.
They have to sign someone to get to the floor - they’re going with players in their mid-20s, one of whom is a bonafide natural NHL centre, the other a 2x 20 goal scorer coming off his first 50 point season, and who has been a lock for 35-40 his entire career.
All for a 2nd round pick and two players who have had the least to do with the team’s success all season.
It’s larceny of the highest order.