We had zero need for an inconsistent top 6 player with questionable attitude. Now...bringing him on if we retained Radu+Markov made our depth more interesting and open up trade options. That's why most were pleased with the deal.Don't forget we needed offensive skill as well which Drouin would create. It's the same garbage both ways.
If we knew we were just getting Drouin, along with losing Radu+Markov, people would have much preferred keeping Serg.
I was saying mid-season how if we aren't re-signing Radulov, we should opt for full rebuild, and we should have.