Luke out of the mix
Well, that's one less mistake-prone veteran defender fighting for a spot on a crowded blue line and potentially stealing ice time from the Marlies D corps. And it only cost us a conditional pick. I'm assuming the condition was making the playoffs, so maybe it didn't cost us a thing.
It shakes out like this. Trade Klee for Suglobov because Klee was leaving at the end of the season as a UFA. Get Richardson for a conditional pick, and then not meet the criterion and essentially get Suglobov for free. Something out of nothing. I'll take it.
It shakes out like this. Trade Klee for Suglobov because Klee was leaving at the end of the season as a UFA. Get Richardson for a conditional pick, and then not meet the criterion and essentially get Suglobov for free. Something out of nothing. I'll take it.
posted by mike @ 10:38 AM
4 Comments:
At 8:47 AM,
PPP said…
Generally those conditional picks in trades for UFAs are based on whether the player re-signs with the new team.
So it would be a 5th rounder if he had not signed and a 4th rounder if he had.
Still a great deal. The Devils' top offensive prospect for a 5th round pick.
At 9:56 AM,
mike said…
You're right, that's a more likely scenario. I was remembering the deal during the 'not conceding anything' phase of the season.
Btw, great blog you've got there.
At 9:43 AM,
PPP said…
Ah the good old "shit we're gonna miss the playoffs let's get our asses in gear" phase of the season.
Thanks, I appreciate the compliment. Needless to say it's mutual.
It sounds like we'll have a lot to write about. The rumour mill is burning up with potential moves. Here's hoping JFJ comes through.
At 4:25 PM,
mike said…
Thanks for the clarification, mat.
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