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As much as I like Dvorak's addition to Montreal, I think this trade makes it pretty clear just how desperate Montreal was after the offersheet. I think Dvorak is worth at least a 2nd round pick, maybe even a 2nd and a 3rd rounder, I think a 1st rounder alone would be a bit much for Dvorak, at least at this point. He'll be a good two-way center for them, but I don't think he completely replaces Phillip Danault's elite defensive/shutdown abilities. He's got 20-25 goal potential, I think 30-goals is pushing it
Not to mention the conditions don't warrant any significant downgrade if they aren't met
Overall, Dvorak makes the Habs better than they were with Kotkaniemi instead, but that doesn't change that Montreal blew it with their third overall pick and are most likely feeling remorseful after what they've been through with Kotkaniemi
I kind of look at it like this: Montreal trades Jesperi Kotkaniemi and a second round pick for Christian Dvorak and a third round pick, in terms of net value that is