Guess that means we’ll finally see Juolevi.
When a $4MM Gudbranson returns a 7th round pick and a random D prospect, then a 6th for a $2MM Benn really is bare minimum.As someone noted above, this is literally the bare minimum you'd expect from a GM capable of putting his pants on in the morning, to get a late pick for a serviceable depth defender on an expiring contract.
Jordie Benn’s amazing beard literally biases folks into thinking he’s rugged and his last name biases people into thinking he’s good.Unsurprisingly, LA actually got more for Hutton. I'd prefer Benn over Hutton as a depth guy in the playoffs personally, but Hutton perhaps fits better with Toronto's game.
Also notable, of course, that we got nothing for Hutton.
i think i'd take hutton over benn for playoff depth. benn may be a better strict role player bottom six dman, but he can onlu play so much. hutton can sub into the top 4 and play 20 minutes a game of "near top 4" if they have an injury situation. i think benn would fall apart if he had to play that much.
Jordie Benn’s amazing beard literally biases folks into thinking he’s rugged and his last name biases people into thinking he’s good.
Bare minimum with this group is a solid victoryWhen a $4MM Gudbranson returns a 7th round pick and a random D prospect, then a 6th for a $2MM Benn really is bare minimum.
I thought Benn would have gone for a 5th as a minimum.Depends on what the team is looking for I think. I think Hutton is the better overall Dman but he has zero playoff experience. As it is often the case if you're looking for defensive depth come playoff time, Benn is seen as a guy you can just plug in.