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Post by BEARD Thomas (Commish) on Jan 16, 2021 2:30:46 GMT -5
To BUFFALO:
Mathew Dumba
To LOS ANGELES:
Derek Forbort Jack Rathbone (P)
Sabres agree. This one was a bit unexpected, but worth the risk IMO despite Dumba possibly walking in 2 seasons. Obvious upgrade over Forbort, but Rathbone could be a stud by next season here if he gets pro time off the taxi squad in the NHL (straight out of the NCAA too).
Luckily I have a plethora of young Ds on the farm and prospect list, so losing Rathbone here isn't too tough a pill to swallow.
Solid talks again Jay!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2021 2:42:16 GMT -5
To BUFFALO:Mathew Dumba To LOS ANGELES:Derek Forbort Jack Rathbone (P) Sabres agree. This one was a bit unexpected, but worth the risk IMO despite Dumba possibly walking in 2 seasons. Obvious upgrade over Forbort, but Rathbone could be a stud by next season here if he gets pro time off the taxi squad in the NHL (straight out of the NCAA too). Luckily I have a plethora of young Ds on the farm and prospect list, so losing Rathbone here isn't too tough a pill to swallow. Solid talks again Jay! Confirmed, I've been following Rathbone for years and think he'll end the Canucks' NHL season as one of its six defensemen, so I'm excited to track his development. Forbort will slot in on the third pairing at a more suitable price, but this deal is all about Rathbone. It's a slightly unorthodox deal for a player like Dumba, but it's a risk I'm willing to take. Thanks, Thomas!
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