Sojourn
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One of my favorite things about Henrique is that he's showing a high level of on-ice intelligence. He's just consistently been making the right plays for us. Even when he isn't scoring, I think most of us have felt pretty good about his play.
Also agreed 100% with Elf. I'm sure New Jersey is very happy with the player they got, and Anaheim certainly is. Objectively, I'd even say that it's fair to say New Jersey probably got the better player just because Sami is a defenseman, and he's playing a key role for them. Henrique has been great for us, but filling a need on the blue line for New Jersey is probably a bit more substantial than Henrique and his versatility, which is no knock on Henrique. I'd make that trade again in a heartbeat, and be happy to. Anaheim needed a player like Henrique, and New Jersey needed one like Vatanen.
Also agreed 100% with Elf. I'm sure New Jersey is very happy with the player they got, and Anaheim certainly is. Objectively, I'd even say that it's fair to say New Jersey probably got the better player just because Sami is a defenseman, and he's playing a key role for them. Henrique has been great for us, but filling a need on the blue line for New Jersey is probably a bit more substantial than Henrique and his versatility, which is no knock on Henrique. I'd make that trade again in a heartbeat, and be happy to. Anaheim needed a player like Henrique, and New Jersey needed one like Vatanen.