Why would Edmonton make that trade? Crawford sucks.

Edmonton wouldn't make that deal because they're in rebuilding mode so a younger and cheaper goalie makes more sense for the time plus Svedberg has negative trade value as a not good player, but none of that has to do with the quality of Crawford. Statistically speaking, Crawford has been a top 10 goalie in the league for the last 3 years and has moved up the rankings every year (out of goalies who play at least 42 games). The fact that he gets better in the playoffs helps too. So yeah, Edmonton would never do this deal, but it's not because 'Crawford sucks.'

Crawford also would never waive his NMC to go to Edmonton.