dimi78
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- Aug 9, 2008
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I look at in terms of value. 5 years is too much just to be a "throw in" in any deal for Phaneuf. So it's not about how long I think the rebuild will take or whatnot.
As for your question, I am willing to take a cap dump, just not in the form of Richards. So no, I wouldn't do that deal with Kings. I would easily take a salary dump from another team if that player has 1-3 years remaining. This is assuming they won't pay extra for the cap dump.
So than you would pass on the package you would do straight up for Phanuef just because it would include Richards who's actually better than our current #1 center in Bozak... I find that interesting to say the least.
Me in a Phanuef deal as long as I get what I'm looking for I have no issues taking 5 years of Richards but hey that's me. If I can find a taker to offer what I want without a Richards than I would say you have a point to scoff which I'm sure management would do there due diligence in this regard before consummating the trade.
IMO the only importance in a Phanuef trade or any trade for that is getting what you want.