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Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 10, 2023 at 3:02 p.m.
Thread: Talk about a bold move
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Gofnut999</b></div><div>The package is more than what Gretzky pulled and he came with 2 valuable long term assets in Krush and Marty. Not a long term cap dump that devalues the package and would cost significant assets to move.

Ully/Debrusk/1st/Lysell/Merkulov for Drai and Campbell with 50% retention would be much closer to realistic.

If there is no cap dump then Lysell/Merk would likely need to be replaced with Poitras.

BTW the 3 1sts that EDM got in the Gretzky deal were used on Jason Miller, Martin Rucinsky, and Nick Stajduhar. Which means the throw in mid level player Gelinas ended up being more valuable than 2 of the 1sts. 1sts generally don’t end up being as valuable as known assets. It’s hit or miss.</div></div>

The most valuable thing in the Gretzky trade was the $15 Million going back, which can't be done anymore.

All of the players meant nothing and the picks were an ok addition, the Oilers owner <strong>NEEDED</strong> money so he sold Gretzky.
Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 30, 2023 at 7:16 a.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 16, 2023 at 3:41 a.m.
Thread: Intriguing future
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Prime_Jimbo</b></div><div>You are right that the deal wouldn't be easy and EF reported it but they simply granted permission to the agent to look for a deal with some teams interested. I think they are fine with him on the squad unless they get value for him.</div></div>

Just to add into your back and forth. I think without question the number one thing Vancouver wants to do is get rid of Garland's contract as it has 3 yrs of term left and they need to reallocate that money into getting another top 4 dman. I think despite him being a decent enough player, there are real doubts about his ability to play with good players or in a top of the lineup role. On top of that teams know Vancouver wants out of the contract and aren't going to give anything of significance back. The Canucks will lose the player for player value in this trade without question but I think barring giving up a sweetener to get rid of him it would be a good move because the organization has depth on the wing. Lyubushkin for Garland is a good trade for both teams and one the Canucks should definitely make in my opinion. Lyubushkin is a serviceable player on and expiring deal, its perfect.
Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 16, 2023 at 12:01 a.m.