Quoting: Roscoe
obviously a typo
This idea that Hayes wouldn't be an upgrade as second center is just plain absurd.
How do you typo buying out a player? That’s actually a reasonably elaborate process.
I don’t think theres a single person that has said he wouldn’t be an upgrade. Coyle is playing better than Hayes this season, but i still think Hayes is better suited for a 2C duty today. But that’s being wildly simplistic.
Is Hayes a better option than the bruins currently have for 2C? Sure. Is he a good option for 2C? Probably not.
But lets pretend to just ignore that part, and move on to the next question.
Is the marginal upgrade provided by Kevin Hayes worth a first round pick? God no
Could that first round pick be used for a better upgrade? Absolutely.
But lets pretend we just ignore that one too.
Is taking on 5 years of soon to be 30, and already slowing down, kevin hayes for over $7M a good idea under any circumstances? God no.
Is kevin hayes worth a first round pick? Get outta here. Cap dump territory.
I can understand ignoring one question like that if the circumstances are right, but this is truly a horrific trade.