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Post by furnaceface on Aug 16, 2021 14:40:21 GMT
Los Angeles Kings trades away Jack Hughes Joel Farabee Tony DeAngelo
Winnipeg Jets trades away 2021 Draft Pick, Round 3 Pick 21 Trevor Zegras Kyle Palmieri
I was pretty consistent whenever someone asked about Zegras, he was only moving for multiple pieces. Braeden came up with that in this deal. Zegras has the potential for a higher ceiling, the other forwards are in the NHL now and productive. This is a standard GMs on opposite ends buying for the future vs buying now. This was discussed months ago and as a result the details are a bit murky or no longer matter, but we both had additional pieces that were options for the second half up until the keeper deadline. My side became pretty clear when another one of Braeden’s deals fell through and DeAngelo was the only real option for me. FFF went with Palmieri over other similar players.
DeAngelo is the ultimate boom or bust risk reward player. If Rod the bod can keep him in line then he’s good for 40+. If he can’t, he’s worth nothing. Palmieri is still a 40+ point forward so that seems to even out. The pick was just included for…reasons.
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Post by foreverflamefan on Aug 16, 2021 14:49:42 GMT
All 3 guys LA is trading are on one year deals. They are going to get paid handsomely depending on this year's performance. Jack Hughes is a huge wildcard, but I think I'd put my money on him having a breakout year. I know I overpaid, but Winnipeg was firm on his price (as he is going all-in), and I am happy to overpay for the very-likely-franchise player Zegras. I am very high on him. I could have sold these guys separately, but I would have used those assets to go for someone like Zegras. It'll probably be a massive win for Winnipeg, but LA is happy to have Zegras added to his already great prospect pool. Building for the future.
The pick will become my highest pick in the UFA draft, and Palmieri is a great trade chip for those that will likely be in cap hell in the future or want a winger that will get some valuable ice time in NYI (assuming Palmieri is still signing there) with Eberle gone.
Thanks Dave!
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