I gave it a D since the harmonic trade was the only move I liked. It's fortunate that Dorion is still around.
I'd rather have kept the 3rd pick instead of Dermot. It just seemed like overpayment for a 3rd pairing left side d. He seems like a Yannick weber tyoe of player to me but I hope I'm wrong.
I felt he could have had a higher return for Motte if he moved sooner but I could be wrong. Felt like the Canucks got ripped off here. The only thing I can say was that it was better than nothing but only barely so.
It's a failing of mine that I'm optimistic. I am taking the view that Dermott will benefit from the change of scenery and enhanced role he's likely to receive in Vancouver.
It's my understanding that analytics likes him, hinting at untapped upside.
The Canucks will need to fill out the defensive corps next season, and at minimum he'll do that at half the price of the guy whose roster spot he's taking.
He'll play a season here and be gone, or be re-signed at (presumably) an appropriate rate because Jimmie B is gone.
That's worst case scenario for me.
But because of this infernal optimism I'm saddled with, I'm choosing to believe he'll grow into a reliable top four option, which is a great find for the cost of a third round draft pick.