Remember when the Islanders acquired literally NOTHING in exchange for Andrew Ladd, a second-round pick, a conditional 2nd, and a conditional 3rd?
That seemed so disrespectful.
I know Darnell Nurse’s time in Edmonton is coming to an end, and most fans are quite pleased with that.
But, just for a second, please understand that this man would do anything for the community around Edmonton. He is a genuinely fantastic human being.
Best of luck, Darnell.
Listen, we can talk for hours about analytics and him needing a fresh start, but I promise you I am not ready to write off Mason McTavish, future member of the NHL Hall of Good, just yet.
Does anyone remember that Eric Staal played for the New York Rangers at one point in time?
2015-16 season, 20 games, 3 goals and 3 assists for 6 points, then left.
Fun fact, Marian Gaborik was traded for Dion Phaneuf back in 2018.
The full deal was Gaborik and Nick Shore to the Senators in exchange for Phaneuf and Nate Thompson.