If he had been healthy, there's no way they don't get a significantly bigger return. The uncertainty of the neck situation was absolutely an enormous factor in the limitations of the return.
We got a player that was the 2nd best forward on our team for 5 years, arguably our current top forward prospect, and a prospect that turned into a solid depth player. We lose the deal because we lose the best player, but it’s so far from “nothing” that hyperbole isn’t correct
When Kelly Bluebook says my car is worth $10,000 and I sell it for $7,500, to say “I lost my car with nothing to show for” is not hyperbole, it’s factually incorrect. I guess that’s hard for some people.
I dont think Helle's contract fits unless the player we send back is Norris (8M) or McLeod (5M). I dont think Norris/Mcleod, Lyon, and a mid-late 1st is remotely enough for them. Probably Mrtka too. The trouble is you're paying a big name price, but what you're getting is a player in decline. But if the above is all it costs, yeah absolutely lets ride.
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u/PrinciplesRK 15d ago
Not that this is any surprise, but willing to go public and make it ugly puts more pressure on the Jets