I never said it was. I did imply that an inexperienced former player may get taken advantage of in deals because that has happened many times before in the past though.
Because Carolina offered a 3rd for a backup goaltender. The Kings "settled" for a 4th for a two time Vezina nominee.
It’s not like Darling will get thrown to the wolves in Carolina. The Canes are a top-10 possession team and they were among the NHL’s leaders in xGF (Expected Goals for) right behind Toronto and Pittsburgh at 5-on-5 this season, so he should get plenty of offensive support from a team that is sure to be improved next year, just based on experience alone. Carolina also had the NHL’s sixth-best penalty kill this season, so it’s unlikely that Darling will be hung out to dry while shorthanded either.
Maybe Darling gave Carolina a hint he might sign, that is why they got a 3rd, Bishop might not give Dallas that much of a hint... just an idea
Darling is younger and has presumably lower contract demands. More upside. Sure Bishop has more of a pedigree but he's older with higher contract demands. Also heading towards the tail end of his peak. Bish has a injury history greater than Darling.
I'm glad to get a 4th.
I think the Canes hit a home run, goalie and #1 center were the holes they had to fill. And I think the rumors that they will move Faulk to get one will come to fruition. I watched a lot of their games this year, fun team to watch and a good team on the rise. Good group of young forwards and a really good young D. This is a perfect fit for him.
Dunno if I would trade Faulk. Really good piece to continue to build with on the backend. I would prefer to hold onto him if I was the Canes.
I guess with the emergence of guys like Slavin and Pesce, it gives them options. Not sure what to make of Hanifin as of yet but it's still early days.
Btw, love Aho, exciting player and had an under the radar strong rookie season. Going to be a solid player in this league who will have the ability to consistently pot 30 goals/season.
Clearly Bishop wanted to go to Dallas. Weird that he's talking like he already signed there. Don't know why some of you are so upset about getting a pick for a UFA we weren't going to sign.
Darling has higher upside than a one year removed Vezina finalist?
I'm not upset about getting a pick back in the slightest.
These circumstances, though some understandable, frustrate me though:
1) trading for Bishop in the first place
2) even if you want to justify acquiring him, the Kings acquiring him when Quick returned is nuts. They had games 2-60 to "go for it"
3) getting less for a Vezina finalist than a career backup
I am glad Blake salvaged something out of it, but that doesn't make things taste any less bitter.
Clearly Bishop wanted to go to Dallas. Weird that he's talking like he already signed there. Don't know why some of you are so upset about getting a pick for a UFA we weren't going to sign.
4th round for Bishop?! Ouch. Just... ouch.
I don't get it. What were you expecting? Tampa traded him, and a 5th rd pick, for another UFA goalie, a prospect that was drafted 2 years ago, and a 7th rd pick. He seems to want to sign with Dallas, because he went to high school in the area or whatever. Basically the Kings got a 4th and a 5th for Cernak and a 7th. If Cernak turns into a solid top 4 defensemen, then we can cry. Until then, what is wrong with a 4th for Bishop(or getting Bishop to begin with), who basically controls where his rights were traded to if he wanted to go somewhere specifically?
Where is the ouch?
4th round for Bishop?! Ouch. Just... ouch.
I'll post it again because i think SHeng had a good take.
Like he says, Bishop wasn't great, but we rented him for 7 decent games played and got a good return on investment considering.
It would certainly look a lot better had we made the playoffs because of that, but going from essentially a 2nd and 7th to a 4th and a 5th is probably pretty close to the normal cost of doing business.
19 years old and drafted in the mid-second round, the Kings supposed money round. Oof!
Probably just means management gave up on Cernak.
Oh well just another wasted pick I guess.
19 years old and drafted in the mid-second round, the Kings supposed money round. Oof!
And they're so money with their second rounders that they haven't found any NHL quality talent in that round since 2010. Yet somehow, I'm called out for being too critical when pointing out that little fact.
Selections like Simmonds, Voynov and Toffoli have been far fewer over the past seven years.