The Bruins ask for futures in this deal for Spooner. Knowing L.A. is a likely playoff team next year and that the pick is probably going to be around the #50 hole, they ask for a secondary pick to supplement the value. A 4th rounder and 6th rounder tossed in makes the value of the #50 pick closer to a high 30's pick, which is where I deem Spooners value to be.

The Bruins are super happy with this deal because we've seem to hit well on guys like Carlo, Jfk, Lauzon, Lindgren and Donato. Pretty good NHL caliber chance for those guys.

The 4th round we've got some production out of Heinen and Gabrielle as far as progressing towards an NHL career. They seem to have a legit shot at making it still, which is rare for mid to late round picks.

L.A. Will have 5 of their 7 highest paid forwards be 30 years old or more by the time the season starts. That's quite a few graybeards to have at one time and it means their cup window is starting to close. Also contributing to that is the age of their #1 goalie (31 years old.) They've got a good 3 to 5 year run left and that's when Spooner is going to be an asset.

They have enough size on their team to accommodate Spooners lack of fight and toughness. He can raise their scoring and help propel them into the playoffs.