DoubleM24
Rejoint: oct. 2016
Messages: 138
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First things first, Toronto won the trade.
Referring to Hallander as a top 3 organizational asset is true, but a bit off base. It's probably better to think of him in the vacuum of young forward with legit NHL potential - a top 6 ceiling but most likely more like top 9 potential. All that to say, a pretty valuable if you're up against the cap but by no means a guarantee.
The 15th overall pick is what really shook me, specifically in a draft this deep. My hope was that Pittsburgh would begin the process of a soft transition into building their prospect pool.
GMJR has absolutely zero interest in preparing for the transition after Malkin's contract expires and that's what has me super concerned. I get the idea of win now, but have any of these moves actually improved their chances of winning? They've been bounced in two straight playoff series.