ManofSteel55
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I think Habs fans were absolutely wanting a 2nd for him, if I remember correctly.I certainly hope he has better stats than the majority's of our D's given most of them are rookies/sophomores on a rebuilding team.
If we go back to 2022 when Kulak was a Hab, none of us expected a 2nd for him and that is actually a high deadline price for what he is as a player.
I'm suggesting that Savard at 75% retained is worth a 1st. That's a shot blocking machine with a cup for 2 seasons at 875k. If Sean Walker gets a first, then Savard at that price point is certainly worth it.
I also believe that the Oilers gave up the 2nd knowing that Kulak would be open to re-signing there, so they weren't looking at it as trading for a rental. If he left after that season, it would have been an awful trade, but we have gotten a 2nd round pick's worth from Brett Kulak, so I don't see why he even belongs in this conversation.
Savard right now isn't a better defenseman than Kulak. He's not significantly worse either, but I don't think he's better. Both are best used on the bottom pair, and can play on the 2nd pair in a pinch without costing the team. Savard for a 2nd seems like fair value to me. Even a 2nd.
I will be a little disappointed that we didn't get a better player if we traded our 2025 1st, although I would welcome Savard as a player.
Stop doing what exactly?Stop doing that