Igy
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- Mar 3, 2011
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Ugh, I hope to god we don't touch that trade with a 100-ft pole. The only way I'd have been willing to take on Richards was with their 2015 1st and Toffoli in a deal for Dion, but since they've traded that pick, and likely won't move Toffoli, I don't want to go from 1 terrible deal to another.
Keep the space, use it on 1 year FAs or trades for cap dumps with 1-2 years left, and let the team grow properly. If in 2 years our "worst" contracts are Komarov and Gardiner, then we are in a fantastic position and will have tons of options. Don't screw that up by taking on Richards unless they make it absolutely impossible to say no (Toffoli + Kempe for Dion - won't happen, but that's what it'd take for me to say yes to Richards).
I understand where you are coming from as it is a large contract to take back, and I agree a 1st or Toffoli/Pearson will not be involved, but what about Kempe + Weal? Those are two solid prospects along with the added leadership of Richards during a rebuild. It sure is tempting IMO.