Quoting: Blazingbat11
I disagree wholeheartedly. I did put in my explanation that Petry gets Hague and a 1st (more than fair if you ask me), and that Korczak + 3rd is for retaining all the salary, taking a cap dump in Eakin, and replacing him with a salary minimum Thompson and a 4th.....not sure where you get the overvaluation, honestly.
While I agree with some of that, I'd argue that retention has less to do with dramatically upping the return as its does broadening the amount of teams that are able to trade for that player and staying cap compliant.
Potentially increasing demand and return if enough teams are willing to pay up. In a perfect world, yes its should mean you'll get more but in more times than not, it simply ensures the team gets the original value for the player. (As opposed to negotiating down a little to compromise)
I think Eakin has enough value to be traded as is. He's a pending UFA and his cap hit isn't astronomical. I just don't think they'd get anything good for him is all. So adding him to this deal wouldn't raise the value coming back that much, its more of a pre-requisite if you want this trade to happen.
Secondly, I've heard from multiple sources on TV/Radio/internet etc that the cost of 1st round picks this year is increased. Teams are more likely to give up players they drafted in the 1st round previously than a 1st rounder this year. So assume a 1st this year is equivalent to a 1st and a 2nd right off the hop.
I think the above is also a little steep. Remember, Petry is 32 years old......Also Hague is current roster player for the Knights. Not a prospect. I don't think he's even a realistic option. I think a more realistic return would be Eakin, 1st, Korczak. if they retain up to 50%, there may be an additional pick like a 3rd at best but I would assume it would be 2021 or possibly even 2022. Not too mention that the 1st is pottery protected. Transferring to 2021 but without protection if they miss the playoffs this year.
Any more and If I was Vegas I would look elsewhere and that's not what MTL should want. Vegas ultimately is the best option for Petry IMO.