In evaluating the worst 10 trades of the first year of the pool, I tried to get an objective view to measure the balance of trades. I decided to use the 2007-08 points to compare players dealt in the previous year. While this method does not account for several factors (Injuries in 07/08, trading youth for age, skill in drafting, or preparing your protected list), it does give some measure on the fairness of deals. Also note that while a draft pick may be included in a deal, it is often dealt again to someone else before the pick is made. So, relax and enjoy this list for what it is.
10. JJ schools Mike for 69.1 ppts
Mike trades MA Bergeron & Peter Sykora for Glen Murray
This trade doesn't seem unbalanced, but Sykora's great year in Pittsburgh combined with Glen Murray's injury gets this pick just into the top 10.
9. Ken schools Ihor for 80.1 ppts
Ken trades his 1st pick in 2008 (Hejduk) & his 3rd pick in 2008 to Ihor for Smyth and Ken's 2nd pick in 2007 (Legace)
This trade was made just before the protected list were due, and Ihor gave up Smyth for picks. Ken's selection of a goaltender with one of the picks tipped the balance on this deal. Perhaps Triska can make up the difference with the 2008 pick.
8. Kevin schools JJ for 85.6 ppts
Kevin trades Satan and Leetch to JJ for Saku Koivu and his 7th pick in 2007 (Wolski)
Surprise, surprise, Kevin fleeced someone. Trading a retired player! Does he have any morals?
7. Ihor schools Ken for 90.2 ppts
Ihor trades Raycroft to Ken for his 2nd pick in 2007 (Legace)
There was no malice here. Ihor traded a good player for a pick. Wow it was tough to keep a straight face while typing that.
6. Kevin schools Adam for 99 ppts
Kevin trades Michalek to Adam for his 2nd round pick in 2007 (Roy) & Trevor's 2007 7th round pick (Corvo)
This trade was just a case of great drafting by Kevin. Both Roy and Corvo had great years. Nicely done Kevin!
5. Ihor schools Jordan for 119.7 ppts
Ihor trades Jovanovski and Jordan's 9th round pick (Stumpel) back to Jordan for Kariya & Kolzig & Jordan's 2nd pick in 2007 (Price)
This trade looks unbalanced because two goalies show up on the same side of the ledger. This trade worked out well for both teams.
4. Mike and Trevor school Adam for 128.7 ppts
In this three way deal, Trevor got Drury, Stuart and Kevin's 4th in 2007 (Hartnell), Mike got Doan, Kessel and Adam's 3rd in 2007 (Recchi), while Adam got Souray and his 7th in 2007 back (Wolski)
Much of the unbalance of the trade hinged on Souray's injury, but Doan had an outstanding season as well.
3. Ken schools Mike for 129.3 ppts
Ken trades E. Johnson to Mike for Sundin and his 8th in 2007 (Stillman)
In a trade of youth for points, Ken made out like a bandit. Mike, next time you want to throw away a 100 point player, give me a call.
2. Paul schools Ihor for 131.9 ppts
Paul trades Turco to Ihor for his 3rd in 2007 (Pomminville) & Ryan's 2nd pick in 2007 (Price) & Jordan's 3rd pick in 2007 (Rozsival)
What can I say. I needed a goalie, and Paul had a spare one available. Nice deal Paul!
1. Ihor schools Mike for 202.5 ppts
Ihor trades his first pick in 2006 (P. Bergeron) & his 10th pick in 2006 (Ballard) & his 20th pick in 2006 (M. Staal) to Mike for his 3rd pick in 2006 (Briere) & his 4th pick in 2006 (McCabe) & his 18th pick in2006 (Wolski) & his 2nd pick in 2007 (Ray Whitney)
This mess of picks looked quite balanced, but when you understand the drafting ability of the managers, it is not a surprise that MacCormack lost this deal ;-)
I will evaluate this year's picks at the end of next year. Hope you enjoyed this.
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