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simmer2 · 07-05-2022, 08:24 PM

I still don't know whether this was a good trade to make or not, which I suppose always happens when moving out a top guy.

I really like Hughes and think he will be a Top 5 center in the league...last year somewhat proved that.

So why do it?

Hischier is rated a 74, 1 more than Hughes. He has a better DF by a lot and his FO is strong. He also had a great second half of last year, upwards of Top 20 in PPG production, so I think he's got more in the tank for growth.

Slafkowksy is a swing of a pick, but if he hits, he is a tough guy to stop.

Lucius once he got healthy was very good at the college ranks and has the ability to step up I think pretty quickly.

Plus, it's nice to have 3 assets to play with. Not many guys can afford a Hughes, so spreading out my chips gives me more teams to trade with.

So, if I can hit 3 of 3, I win. 2 of 3....it's close. 1 of 3, clear win for the Wild.

Will be an interesting trade to follow up on in a few years.

07-05-2022, 08:24 PM	#202
simmer2 Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta Exp:	I still don't know whether this was a good trade to make or not, which I suppose always happens when moving out a top guy. I really like Hughes and think he will be a Top 5 center in the league...last year somewhat proved that. So why do it? Hischier is rated a 74, 1 more than Hughes. He has a better DF by a lot and his FO is strong. He also had a great second half of last year, upwards of Top 20 in PPG production, so I think he's got more in the tank for growth. Slafkowksy is a swing of a pick, but if he hits, he is a tough guy to stop. Lucius once he got healthy was very good at the college ranks and has the ability to step up I think pretty quickly. Plus, it's nice to have 3 assets to play with. Not many guys can afford a Hughes, so spreading out my chips gives me more teams to trade with. So, if I can hit 3 of 3, I win. 2 of 3....it's close. 1 of 3, clear win for the Wild. Will be an interesting trade to follow up on in a few years.