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[FLA/LA] Keaton Ellerby to LA for a 5th round pick
their is a reason he went for a 5th round pick, it's not a steal by any means, yet anyways.. I have always like his size and skating but he lacks hockey sence, we will see. Not much risk from LAs POV
So, I guess we traded Loktionov for Ellerby Should be good, this is exactly what we needed, a tall defensive defender to step in for Greene and Mitchell in the meanwhile.
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For all those who bashed Dean on the Loktinov trade: we traded a 5th round selection(Loki) for a 1 round selection(Keaton). Great depth move for our D. Nice job DL!
This shows that HF fans know nothing. When I asked what it would take to get him to EDM they were like 1st or 2nd. He went for a 5th, shows that we over value our players on our team and don't know what players are actually worth.
This shows that HF fans know nothing. When I asked what it would take to get him to EDM they were like 1st or 2nd. He went for a 5th, shows that we over value our players on our team and don't know what players are actually worth.
There have been published rumors the last week or so, that he was available and could be had cheaply.
Massive underpayment unless something is fundamentally wrong with Ellerby in respect to attitude/work ethic. He can still turn into something.
With a significantly lower cap on the horizon, the value of the average player has dropped IMO. More players than usual will be available this summer (cap compliance casualties), yet available contract slots per team (50) will remain the same.
Bottom line, new supply & demand dynamics are affecting player trade values.
Crappy return but he would have hit waivers most likely tomorrow anyways
And with the injuries on the blueline around the league, he wouldnt have cleared.
The guy's a bust. He's been downright horrible and maybe a change of scenery will help him. His development stopped at about 17. Not sure if it's a work ethic problem or he simply didnt get any better. 5th rounder is about right.
Should be good, this is exactly what we needed, a tall defensive defender to step in for Greene and Mitchell in the meanwhile.
