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I've changed my mind a bit on the trade issue.

As long as we're already safely in last place, there isn't really a massive urgency to trade anyone... except Andersson because I don't like the idea of being one injury away from losing all returns from him.

I strongly agree that we should retain salary wherever possible. I think even Huberdeau might be tradeable at 50% his current salary.

As things are, we're kind of sitting in a sweetspot of being last without looking like we're actively trying. Getting some wins here and there is probably good for player and fan morale, as is not getting blown out. We lose a lot of games by 1-2 goals, which is kind of optimal.

The rebuild is gonna take multiple years anyway. You should get all the picks you can, but whether we get that extra pick now or next year isn't a deal breaker.

Key question would be whether those vets are helping or hurting development. Are they taking spots from kids that would benefit from NHL playtime, or are the vets sheltering them and teaching them?

Let's say we draft McKenna, who is gonna be his center, if Reschny isn't ready to be #1C? Having someone with skill to play with would probably be good for his development, especially to begin with.

Now, I'm obviously not opposed to trading vets, but I don't think we're in a massive rush to trade everything. I think there's time to look for the best possible trade, even if that moves some trades past this years trade deadline.

...unless the team threatens to move up the standings. Management should put their foot down if that happens. Tank properly, no half-assing.