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Originally Posted by PaperBagger'14
Look at the Carlo trade from last year, a first (currently 12th overall), high end center prospect (Minten) and a 4th.
We have Vegas’ first which is likely to be in the 25-32 range, a 2nd that is highly unlikely to become a first, some throw in 7th round prospect and a 6-7 defenceman.
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When Toronto made the Carlo trade last year, they had the 6th best record in the league, and ended up winning their Division with the 4th best record. They didn't make the trade assuming they were trading a mid-first rounder.
Right now, Vegas has the 8th best record in the league. Who knows what their 2027 pick will look like.
If you frame the return Boston got in the best possible way, and are completely dismissive of the return the Flames got, it's easy to make the other trade look a lot better.