Exactly, business move, and teams knew Poile was in somewhat of a pickle so he wasn't going to get "fair value".Honestly this deal is about free agency. We need to sign a top line player (Duchene). DP knows that. He did manage to dump PK's whole salary (3rd highest paid D-man). Plus with the Ellis extension, it makes sense.
Agreed, but I still don't like it* lolExactly, business move, and teams knew Poile was in somewhat of a pickle so he wasn't going to get "fair value".
Combine that with PK being a bit mercurial, it seems he wears on folks over time, it wasn't a terrible deal overall. A case where they may gain overall even though they 'lost' the trade.
He'll be exciting in New Jersey for a couple years, then they'll get frustrated with him and the contract. That's how he rolls. He stayed in Montreal about 4 years too long (either there or Toronto is probably the worst place for him to be) and is exiting Nashville at probably the right time.Exactly, business move, and teams knew Poile was in somewhat of a pickle so he wasn't going to get "fair value".
Combine that with PK being a bit mercurial, it seems he wears on folks over time, it wasn't a terrible deal overall. A case where they may gain overall even though they 'lost' the trade.