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I think the Leafs paid a fair price considering the cap environment, the double retention, and the fact that they got 2 centers in one deal.
Paul stastny alone delivered a 1st, a 4th, and an NCAA prospect (who unfortunately had concussion issues as time passed, and did not become an nhl skater).
Ryan Orielly is younger than Stastny was, is better, and then there’s Accairi too.
I would have said overpay had the Leafs given up one of their prized prospects. I’m kind of surprised the deal went through with no substantial value in the prospect side of the trade.
I feel the blues were getting more than a 1st for O’Rielly no matter who was the trading partner. He is an ideal rental.