Well that's fine, but then they wouldn't be getting the 10th OA back either. I think the overall deal is relatively close. What would you say the value difference is between 10th OA this year and Bouchard? Maybe a 3rd? That is fairly close to the value difference between Lucic and Eriksson. This analysis, of course, comes down to opinion on three players who's value seems to range substantially from person to person.
That isn't the case at all. If you made any effort at all you'd see that Bouchard is a key piece for Edmonton moving forward.. and the team is trying to move forward, not constantly rebuild. Why would they give up someone they desperately need for another pick? To Edmonton 10 OA <> Bouchard.