Some initial reactions called this trade a fleece. But don't jump to the conclusions just yet. Let's peel some layers into why the Stars actually made this trade.
Let's see, he's RH, mobile, an offense-driving defensemen with an extremely high ceiling, a former 1st round pick who's had 4 years to prove that he actually deserved to be (almost ALL 18 yr old draft picks, even 1st rounders, are gambles. that's 4 more years to prove the scouts right), he's got 2 more years on his ELC... oh, and we have a DESPERATE NEED for which he's a perfect fit!
I don't get all the "Stars got fleeced" talk... right from the start I thought the trade sounded fair, and IF (a big if), the kid comes close to the potential he flashes in that highlight video (must see!), then who knows? Maybe in 10-15 years, folks will be talking about how the Stars fleeced the Rangers! :-D
Let's see, he's RH, mobile, an offense-driving defensemen with an extremely high ceiling, a former 1st round pick who's had 4 years to prove that he actually deserved to be (almost ALL 18 yr old draft picks, even 1st rounders, are gambles. that's 4 more years to prove the scouts right), he's got 2 more years on his ELC... oh, and we have a DESPERATE NEED for which he's a perfect fit!
I don't get all the "Stars got fleeced" talk... right from the start I thought the trade sounded fair, and IF (a big if), the kid comes close to the potential he flashes in that highlight video (must see!), then who knows? Maybe in 10-15 years, folks will be talking about how the Stars fleeced the Rangers! :-D
Thanks, JK! Go STARS!