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68style · 01-31-2023, 09:54 AM

I think it was pretty clear, people wanted a RHD, a prospect and a high pick.

We got an expensive underperforming winger, a prospect who doesn't skate well (they said the same thing about Horvat at first, hopefully he can fix that!) and is projecting maybe top 9 and a conditional pick... and we kept salary...

So it's not ideal.

That said, I have NO IDEA what the Islanders are doing... they're not currently in the playoffs and they might not have a 1st pick in 4 consecutive drafts. Horvat is not their answer and they basically sold out to get him like they're gearing up for a big cup run or something.

I feel bad for Bo tbh, NYI isn't in much better a position than VAN.

I read somewhere that this is a rare lose-lose trade... both teams come out not looking so good as expected. I think that's fair actually.

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68style Performance Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Richmond Posts: 19,408 Thanked 21,413 Times in 7,299 Posts Failed 331 Times in 220 Posts	I think it was pretty clear, people wanted a RHD, a prospect and a high pick. We got an expensive underperforming winger, a prospect who doesn't skate well (they said the same thing about Horvat at first, hopefully he can fix that!) and is projecting maybe top 9 and a conditional pick... and we kept salary... So it's not ideal. That said, I have NO IDEA what the Islanders are doing... they're not currently in the playoffs and they might not have a 1st pick in 4 consecutive drafts. Horvat is not their answer and they basically sold out to get him like they're gearing up for a big cup run or something. I feel bad for Bo tbh, NYI isn't in much better a position than VAN. I read somewhere that this is a rare lose-lose trade... both teams come out not looking so good as expected. I think that's fair actually.