In the grand scheme of things ... with Sceviour signed to a one year deal now ... I can live with it.
Add to that, this is no doubt the strangest trade deadline I can remember. There were some big, awesome names moved that rarely happens, and the depth guys went for less than I ever, ever remember.
I can't freaking believe Goc only brought back a 3rd and 5th. I can't believe nearly any of the rental values. It was flat out insane. I mean seriously .... you could argue Dallas got a better return last year for Derek Roy than the Islanders got for Vanek. That's absurd.
I really thought going in Whitney would get a 3rd. After today at those prices, his value was more like a 5th. Regardless of previously joking I'd take a 7th to move him, I get why Nill didn't.
Like I said in the playoff thread ... i'm just going to keep my hopes up that Whitney's personal goals (400 goal milestone, and another Cup) will make him play his ass off trying to earn another contract for next season. He's looked better lately. That's important. I wouldn't be shocked to see Nichushkin spending more time with him and Horcoff. Ruff goes the periods of time where he's quick to pull Nuke off that top line.