Worse deadline deal. Clowe or E. Staal?
Staal.
The original Clowe deal was a second, third in 2013, and a conditional second. I don't believe the conditions were met, so it became a 5th.
I guess you could say the 2013 team didn't play that well so why were they getting a rental? Well this 2016 team wasn't that good either.
I really liked Saarela and would probably value him at around a second round pick, which effectively makes the Staal trade for three 2nds.
I expect the Rangers to once again outdo themselves next year by bidding against themselves again.