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Tallon vs Lou in a Battle of Who Is the Worst GM: UPDATE - Lou For the Win

February 24, 2020, 10:40 AM ET [31 Comments]
James Tanner
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Trade deadline is off to a raucous start.

Usually we sit around finding the minutia inside of minutia, and as the clock ticks towards 3 PM, we discuss things like which fourth liners will have the most trouble moving their exotic pets to a new climate in case of trade, but this year, there's already been some big action.

The Canadiens made a move both brilliant and erotic. Well, maybe just brilliant, but I'm sure some of their fans are very excited.

And speaking of brilliant, you gotta hand it to Pierre Dorian.

Once written off as one of the worst GMs in the league, Dorian has made a reputational comeback for the ages.

Like that time Vin ("the Deese") Diesal showed up in Saving Private Ryan, this is a level of excellence not many were expecting.

Namestnikov for a fourth? Sign me up.



J.G Pagriel for three picks? Sommmmmmmmmmmmmmbody stop me! Is what Dorian is probably saying to himself (he's well known to quote the Mask when on fire).

But what is the deal with Lou Lamoriello?

I know our society is strangely reverent of senility these days, so much so that being unable string together two straight coherent sentences is not seen as a weakness by a surprising amount of people.

Lou's digging it though, as he celebrates what I assume must be his 204th birthday, not by feeding on the blood of the innocent (as I expected) but by punting draft picks for an - at best - B level player.

The Islanders, who are 25th in the NHL since mid December could easily miss the playoffs. It's top two protect, but allow me to imagine a scenario where the Senators have three top ten picks.

Yowzer!

As for the Coyotes? I'll keep you updated.

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The idea that anyone thinks Marleau is better than just calling up their best AHL player gives me hope to one day be an NHL GM.

So many just insanely dumb moves being done today.

I mean, what the ____ ________ are the Florida Panther thinking?

I mean, Dale Tallon is awful...but has the Florida air gone to his head? Did he get a jump on Spring Break? GM's GONE WILD XXXX starring DT as he lands..........Lucas Wallmark?

Oh yeah, what a god-awful trade for a team that is on the cusp of the Playoffs.

UPDATE

Not content to let Lou and Tallon battle it out for the Title of Worst GM, Ken Holland just sent two second round picks to the Red Wings for some reason.

AA can score, but his best season was PDO driven with half the goals coming on the PP. He's not a very good play driver, and has horrible defensive metrics.

Terrible.

The Islanders, weren't done though, because giving a 27 year old having a career season a long term contract extension is the worst move possible, Lou couldn't resist.

Buffalo also trade for Simmonds, and I'll take this back if they flip him after retaining more salary, but seriously?

The Coyotes haven't made any trades today, and I haven't even heard anyone say their name.......but guess what? Based on what's been going on, maybe it's better to sit this one out.
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