 RDOilerfan
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| smyth260 wrote on Wed, 31 May 2023 14:28 |
| RDOilerfan wrote on Wed, 31 May 2023 13:07 |
| Dragon_Matt wrote on Wed, 31 May 2023 13:52 |
Why would NYR make this trade??? Effectively a 3rd rd for a 5th rd pick.
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I don't get the trade from the Rangers side. The Oilers are getting an older player who has had a couple of seasons after being drafted so you have a better idea what you are getting vs drafting a 17 yr old. He was on Stauffer's show and said there was a a contract being worked on as we speak so I would bet it gets announced today.
I like the trade. The lower you draft a guy, the less chance there is they make it. So a 3rd round player probably has a better chance of making it than a 5th rounder. Plus the fact you have been able to watch the player for 2 more years post draft.
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He wasn’t going to sign with NYR, and would re-enter the draft I believe. Rangers chose to trade his rights away and get something for him.
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Gregor touched on it. Apparently usually 3rd rounders get signed. The Rangers weren't sure this year so they dangled his rights. Then he picked up his play in the second half and the playoffs, Rangers tried to sign him but he and his agent felt basically snubbed and said no thanks.
I like the trade. I see it as a zero risk. The Oilers are in win now mode. They need as many guys as possible in the organization who can possibly play. A 20 yr old is 2 years farther long than anyone drafted this year. A guy drafted this year could technically not even be 18 yet. Philp came from U of A last year and by all accounts was a pretty good player the whole second half of the season in Baker. To the point, maybe he gets a look as a depth guy if injuries hit. Who's to say Grubbe couldn't do the same in a year. They know a 5th rounder is easily 3 yrs away from even turning pro, then at least 1 year of AHL time.
No risk for this one.
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