Getting Trouba now is more than just exposing Davidson though. It also means protecting 4 D and exposing more forwards too. Considering the $ that Trouba is going to want to be paid as well as the high cost to trade for him, it's hard to believe that acquiring him now wouldn't damage the team a little in the long run.
- Beergu
I love what Davidson did for us last year
Other than obvious Connor- he may have been the nicest surprise from last year.
The guy is A solid hardworking nhl'er, and God to uve him this year in an easier spot. I think he can be invaluable.
but I doubt he'll ever be counted for more than injury spot duty in the top 4 on a quality team.
Certainly hope we can find a way to protect him, but if the alternative was acquiring trouba- I don't hesitate much to risk that.
Amd if we could get trouba at 5.5- even 6 medium term, it's worth it imo.
Plus I'd assume some salary is going the other way to soften the blow. Tough decisions are gonna happen regardless, rather it be tough decisions on a team that's actually competing for the playoffs