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I really don't see that value in the trade for Trouba. I wouldn't trade a 3rd defensmen, a top 6 forward, a prospect (that has the potential to be the guy we're trading for, if only we had room for him to play) and 1st rounder for a 3rd pairing defensemen and prospect ... unless that prospect was a pretty damn awesome.
Why give up so much to fill a role you already have? You have two 50 pt producing defensemen. Why get another offensive guy? Plus this could be the year for Pouliot to crack the roster and we only had to draft him. If Pouliot played in WPG he might actually PLAY in WPG, but here in Pittsburgh where we compete for the cup, it's hard to crack the roster. You're still carrying Hainsey, so you didn't fill a need. Not sure you even upgraded a current spot.
I don't think ARI would do the Rieder deal. It's not enough. The production is similar, but Rieder is younger by 4 yrs and at far less salary. Unless they thought they could get a good return for Haglen at the deadline I just don't see the value to them. You'd probably need to do something like Sprong or Archibald, with Pouliot and maybe a late pick. They are a team who's 25 and younger so I'd think they would want to stick with youth.
I understand Haglen is Crosby's best friend so best to trade him prior to the season rather than at the deadline in my opinion.