WhatTheDuck
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I don’t think it’s a given like you’re insinuating. I think it’s definitely possible, but I think it’s almosf as likely that some team gets desperate at the deadline.
I was just talking about this with someone on the main board the other day. I definitely do think Silf could land us a 1st + prospect from a playoff contender if BM decided to go that route, but I think that would be more likely to happen mid season when that team can be more sure that they are in that playoff mix and giving up a later 1st. Silf is a good player but he's not the type of guy who you want to end up renting for a very early pick if your season happens to fall in a well, even if you are intending to sign him.
Obviously a trade likely doesn't happen mid season if Silf signs this summer, or if we are in the playoff mix ourselves - but I think we become increasingly more likely to get a 1st for him as we get closer to the deadline. Teams are definitely going to want him in their lineup come playoff time, us included if we're in the picture.