Quoting: RichieLucadamo
Seattle didn't take him for free
what makes you think you'll get any more than that.
3 young players w great potential and a nice vet along with a pick and zero retained salary for you.
... is losing trade value by the day...
I thought it was a fair deal.
1- Yes, because they could grab Dunn, which fits with their method of being cheap as possible. Did you see some of the slugs they chose? Let's not pretend that who Francis picked was based on what the players could do on the ice.
2- Umm because Tarasenko is an All-Star talent when fit, and he's fit again. And because multiple teams want him.
3- Oi vey...
Panik - Utterly worthless (with a 2x2.75 cap hit that curtails us from getting actual useful players!) at a position that will be stacked even if Tank goes.
Dal Colle - Absolute garbage. And already 25. What potential? Good grief, man. Are you trying to fool me or yourself with this?
Koivula - A terrible skater who will only help an AHL team... a
little bit.
Wilde - The one somewhat interesting, but flawed piece on offer. Not really ready to help now, though.
A 4th two years from now - Eureka! We've struck gold! "/
Reality check: You could make this same exact offer
without taking Tarasenko, and the Blues would likely still knock it back.
4- Ha! How on Earth do you figure that?
5- Well, of course YOU did.