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The McDonagh deal needs a little more coming from the Ducks side IMO. Nothing big, just something more. However, given that we have Fowler and Lindholm on the left side, I don't see McDonagh being a fit. EK would make a lot more sense, but would come with more risk, at a higher cost, and higher contract demands.
The Vermette deal is probably an overpayment from TB. I think a conditional 3rd that becomes a 2nd if TB makes it to the ECFs is as good as we'll get IMO. Might just get a straight up 3rd round pick and I'd be fine with that. Vermette is pretty awful outside of FOs.
Patches deal is really bad for MTL. Easily gets beat.
The team looks godly though.