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Forum: NHL TradesNov. 14, 2018 at 6:49 p.m.
Thread: (LAK / PIT) - Hagelin for Pearson
I see this deal as much worse for the Kings than many suggest here - Hagelin didn't have a good first stint in the pacific. the heavier , possession style game doesn't suit him. he's a North-South player, PKer and secondary scorer at best. his best time in New York was when they were playing true Run'n gun hockey. I've lost count how often his stone hands cost him goals. could've easily had 25-30.read: he's not the kind of guy you can plop on your top line alongside an elite center and expect him to produce. for what he's able to do he was always overpaid. now the pens found a way to move him for someone who CAN be relied upon for that exact purpose while the Kings just piss away an asset (sorry but it has to be said in a crass manner) without even a mid round pick back. poor move
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 17, 2018 at 5:40 a.m.
Forum: NHLJul. 15, 2018 at 3:54 p.m.
Forum: NHL TradesJul. 12, 2018 at 6:26 p.m.
Thread: (CHI / ARI) - Krüger, Entwistle, Maletta, Campbell for Hossa, Hinostroza, Oesterle
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Daryl</b></div><div>It's true that the key to building a contender is through the draft. Signing the big names often handcuffs your team sooner or later.

Hossa's contract is pretty long though and Arizona's got several big names approaching RFA, also factor in the recent OEL signing and it may get tight. Then again, Hossa can be put onto the LTIR, so we'll see how it works out.</div></div>

with the Bolland contract expiring, they're probably playing this game exactly as long as they can. from a managing standpoint, they're doing fine. all that's missing is the players actually developing into players that NEED to be paid and that's something Chayka can't do.