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Originally Posted by KootenayFlamesFan
https://twitter.com/user/status/1938379476611567898
I don't usually post minor trades like this one, but..........
- I'm not familiar with this player - anyone have decent insight?
- A 2nd and a 6th round pick for a player picked in the 3rd round is impressive
- It's quiet so far tonight 
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Sourdif was the only prospect likely to break onto the Panthers roster the way Samoskevich did last year. He's skilled, relatively quick, and has a decent shot. Plays in the tough areas as best he can. However, he's a little on the small side and he looked okay in a cup of coffee at the NHL level, but struggled to play his game against bigger faster competition.
Not sure if they just don't see a future in him or what. He's 23, so he should be ready to move up, but he just hasn't had that extra gear. Cutting bait and getting 2 draft picks for a team starved for prospects is just good asset management by Zito. It's not like there'd be a spot for him on this year's roster anyway.