Last summer, the Kings couldn't afford Samsonov, even if they wanted him and weren't yet aware that he was actually terrible.

Coaching, teammates and system all play a part in the success or lack of… Reilly has been amazing in NSH. Bertuzzi was better elsewhere. Hyman was a cap casualty and replaced by bunting. Woll has some solid numbers but no experience so that’s not going to fly(how to ruin a G before he has a career 101). This looks just like all those “redraft” teams where everyone drafts the players they wish they had and expect the same results for them.

Hronek is a keeper in Vancouver.
He’s staying as a Canuck.

Canucks had the better 1st round pick. 🙄

Detroit very likely wouldn't have traded Hronek to a division rival.

And I really don't think Edmonton would have had interest in Brodie. Thet were really targeting a specific type of player with Ekholm and Brodie is a very different defenseman. And you seem to be forgetting that the trade doesn't go through unless they dump Barrie's salary like they did with Nashville.

if you had a brain, what would you do?