Modifié 7 janv. 2022 à 11 h 10
Quoting: Zuki9797
thats a very underwhelming return for arguably the best goalie in the league
IMO Vasi is already an all-time great but... underwhelming?
Do you know any NHL deal for a goalie that returned more? Or even close to that?
Maybe you missed the 1st round pick in there...
2022 1st round pick (OTT) : That pick is most likely top-5 and pretty much guaranteed top-10 in a great draft
Zub, Artem : very solid 26 y/o top-4 RHD, rare in the NHL (ask the Lightning)
Brown, Connor ($1,800,000 retained) : Fantastic winger, an "elite 3rd liner", produces very well at EV/PK and matchups anyone. Think about a Coleman who brings more offense
2023 2nd round pick (OTT) : the 4th piece here but nonetheless, many goalies are traded for less.
As much as I'd like to have Vasilevskiy (who has a MMC anyway), Sens can't afford to do that, can't trade that 1st
And the defense without Zub would be even worse. His numbers in Ottawa wouldn't be that great, which would give the illusion to the public that he is failing.
That said, I think Mads Sogaard is going to be a beast anyway. Gustavsson looks pretty good too
Sens need to continue investing in offense/defense. Goaltending has not been their problem at all, again, despite what the average hockey fan might think