A couple of weeks into the season

Let's pretend you took Shaw out of this trade. Hawks still pass. Roslovic isn't nearly as good as Jets fans think. Every team has prospects like him.

is poolman that bad that he only gets back a 3rd?

A 3rd seems pretty standard for a 5th d no?

I mean yeah I guess. But I thought he had a pretty good season last year. Like he might be more than a 5th.

First of all, Roslovic isn’t a “prospect”. He’s an established NHLer. Second, every year he’s been in this league he’s gotten better. Last year he was a high end 3rd liner who was on the cusp of breaking into a top 6 role. Anyone who has actually seen him play (especially during the play in round), will know that he’s going to be a top 6 forward (probably as soon as this season). Keep in mind that it’s hard to score when you play on the wing (not your natural position) and in a checking role with two guys who can’t finish (especially copp).