I disagree. I think Weegar does command a 1st rounder in return. He's a quality RHD, not necessarily a bonafide stud #1, but on plenty of teams he's first pairing.BCExpat wrote: ↑Wed Mar 04, 2026 10:54 pm3 2nds, a prospect who seems to be breaking out and a so-so D man. That's a lot of draft capital. I didn't think he would command a 1st. As for Kadri and Coleman - there may be a 1st involved somewhere, but I'm not getting my hopes up. It's more important to gut the team and finish as close to the bottom of the league as possible. That high first round draft pick is worth more than anything they are going to get in trades.Cousin Strawberry wrote: ↑Wed Mar 04, 2026 8:55 pmThat's a bunch of crap XP. Weegar was worth way more than that. Not even a 1st???BCExpat wrote: ↑Wed Mar 04, 2026 4:24 pmI wish, but no. Sound's like Olli Maatta is part of the deal. Flames are weaponizing their cap space. I'm sure there has to be some prospect or draft pick as part of the deal - I guess we'll see once it goes through. Waiting for Weeger's approval (he has a no trade clause listing a number of teams)
The 3 2nd rounders are 3 darts at the board for Conroy, and they come in a deep draft. Together I think they are worth a 1st round pick in the 18-24 range.
I'd wager that Conroy got exactly what he was looking for, multiple chances at developing a prospect that could end up being as good or better than Weegar (who was a 7th round selection). He also got a decent prospect and a 3rd pairing defenseman with a good chunk of NHL experience.