Kin
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L K said:I'm torn on the concept of that kind of trade. It's a terrible trade from a value standpoint. Kadri's performing as one of the better draft picks in his draft class. I'm not sure how his value isn't worth a 1st round pick (and a decently high one). Phaneuf is overpaid but he's still an upper tier defenseman. What that trade really does is free up a big long cap hit for a team that really hasn't done a good job of managing player salaries.
I don't think Kadri is going to win a lot of points with anyone for how he compares to the rest of his draft class.
Aside from that, though, I think the question of Kadri's value is a fair one but I think it comes down on whether or not you think last year or this year was a better snap shot of what Kadri is likely to be. If, like last year, Kadri can score at a rate that would make him one of the upper-tier 2nd line centers then I think you're right that he's too valuable to just be a throw-in like that.
If, however, this year was a more realistic look at him where he only scored at an ok pace for a 2nd line center but perhaps more importantly really struggled when he got time with the top line then I really do question his value. Not because that's not a valuable piece to have but just because that strikes me as the kind of player who you are going to see available a lot come free agency.