The evil Toronto based media confirmed to be correct about Hoffman's value. These two trades all but confirm that relative to his skill level, there's no real interest in Hoffman. I was reading the thread this morning, unable to reply, and I was astounded at how many people were down on Dorion for such a bad return. As if they have been living on a different planet for the last week when everybody (oh except Garrioch and Burke) have been stating that Hoffman's value had cratered, and that Dorion would have to take an L on this one.
What Dorion deserves is grief for either not fully exploring all his options, or insisting on getting a player back for Hoffman rather than the three draft picks San Jose acquired.
Why this team would rather have Boedker instead of a 2nd+two late picks? I guess there's an argument that Boedker might get a 3rd round pick at the deadline two years from now, but that's far from guaranteed. The only way it makes sense to me is if we're re-signing Karlsson and keeping the 4th overall pick. The former is looking less and less likely as of now.
I think there should have been some sort of conditional future pick in this trade that activated if Hoffman was traded at later date or re-signed. THIS IS NOT HINDSIGHT, I am not saying this in response to SJS flipping him, I brought up a similar idea earlier during the week in the trade thread. Hoffman is clearly a player whose value could potentially re-adjust 1 to 2 years down the line if this off ice situation is resolved. There should have been some sort of provisions in the deal to make sure the Senators get compensated in that situation. Something like a conditional 1st or 2nd round pick in 2021 to OTT if Hoffman is re-signed or traded.
