Quoting: JuanDamienNebraska
What if a D was added to the trade?
Which D? Obviously Rielly is not the D you mean because well... he's better than anything on the Jets.
After Rielly, the Laffs don't have a D worth much. McCabe and Liljegren would be the only D the Jets would be interested in.
In order to understand this, you have to understand how INCREDIBLY important Lowry is to WPG. Most people look at the depth chart and they see a 3rd line C that can fight. Yes, he does that. But, he's one of the most defensively responsible players on the Jets. He's put in all the most difficult positions. He has also played Wing on the top line for more grit, muscle and 200' game. Most importantly, he has the back of all of his team mates and stands toe to toe with the toughest players in the league.
He's one of the 5 players on the Jets shouldn't even inquire on, unless they are going to offer RIDICULOUS assets in return. Lowry, Ehlers, Samberg, Morrissey and Helly (who will be traded this season, but for more than most people are thinking) should be ignored by GM's wanting to trade.