It is puzzling to say the least, well moreso puzzling that they would go this route rather than why they did.
Hard to not think this is in large part because of the Bill Peters hire. He will want to use this as a chance to show he has changed and can be hired back in the NHL. Unlikely that happens if the team misses the play-offs for the few years he is here.
This is a team built to go out in 4 or 5 games in the First round with no young talent that just traded away multiple 2nd and 3rd round picks. I know those aren't a surefire thing in any league especially the WHL, but still makes no sense when you are a bottom half of the league team to give those pieces up.
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