Post by nordiques on Jul 18, 2023 15:39:41 GMT
Boston gets:
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins
- 2025 12 (ARZ)
Nashville gets:
- 2023 11-6
- Conor Geekie
- 2024 1st UFA
Nashville's rationale: My team's window to compete will open next season, so I am looking to sell-off "win now" assets and prepare for next season. After fielding several offers for my best asset (Ryan Nugent-Hopkins), this offer made the most sense. Nugent-Hopkins is at his peak value (scored over 100 points last season and logs big minutes on the Oilers high-scoring first-line Power Play). In return, I receive: (1) a high draft pick in this year's prospect pool (#6 overall) - who should be a high-end talent this can become a "franchise player" in the future; (2) the Bruins' top prospect on their roster (Conor Geekie); and (3) the Bruins' 1st round pick in the 2024 UFA draft - which will be key as I enter my competitive window next season. Losing Nugent-Hopkins (my top scorer last season) is massive, but I gain 2 elite prospects and a 1st round pick in next year's UFA draft - which sets me up to make a run next season and beyond. To make the deal happen, I had to give my 2025 2nd round prospect pick, but I already have another pick in this round.
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins
- 2025 12 (ARZ)
Nashville gets:
- 2023 11-6
- Conor Geekie
- 2024 1st UFA
Nashville's rationale: My team's window to compete will open next season, so I am looking to sell-off "win now" assets and prepare for next season. After fielding several offers for my best asset (Ryan Nugent-Hopkins), this offer made the most sense. Nugent-Hopkins is at his peak value (scored over 100 points last season and logs big minutes on the Oilers high-scoring first-line Power Play). In return, I receive: (1) a high draft pick in this year's prospect pool (#6 overall) - who should be a high-end talent this can become a "franchise player" in the future; (2) the Bruins' top prospect on their roster (Conor Geekie); and (3) the Bruins' 1st round pick in the 2024 UFA draft - which will be key as I enter my competitive window next season. Losing Nugent-Hopkins (my top scorer last season) is massive, but I gain 2 elite prospects and a 1st round pick in next year's UFA draft - which sets me up to make a run next season and beyond. To make the deal happen, I had to give my 2025 2nd round prospect pick, but I already have another pick in this round.