If that continues, another absolute masterclass by Grier getting two significant assets for Hertl (and his terrible contract) and flipping those for Askarov who looks fantastic
As soon as I pulled myself together emotionally after that gut punch of a trade, it was obvious that if Hertl wanted to go that this was the best we were gonna do. Hertl was a depreciating asset with a huge cap hit and I thought Edstrom+1st was a good return.
I could have lived with having Hertl through the rest of his contract if he was fine being here because I like him, but I think we'll happy to not have him pretty soon.