Canadiens1958
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The "Bad Trade" thread made me realize that there is no definite criteria for evaluating trades.From a historic (after all the players have retired) perspective how should trades be evaluated?
There are three viewpoints that should be considered.
Purely Statistical
Basic comparison of stats.This does involve a fair amount of sophistry.
Short Term Benefit
Giving up part of your future for short term game - winning the Stanley Cup.
Sam Pollock Rule
Simply which team received the best player.
Will grant that the trading of draft picks and the salary cap will change perspectives but still feel that the aforementioned cover the various scenarios.
There are three viewpoints that should be considered.
Purely Statistical
Basic comparison of stats.This does involve a fair amount of sophistry.
Short Term Benefit
Giving up part of your future for short term game - winning the Stanley Cup.
Sam Pollock Rule
Simply which team received the best player.
Will grant that the trading of draft picks and the salary cap will change perspectives but still feel that the aforementioned cover the various scenarios.