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With these kinds of deals, it's like the first scene of the movie "Draft Day" with Costner.
"What are we gonna do with it?
"Well, we've gone over this a lot, Walt.
"I'm really nervous about trading away the [goalie oft injured or not good in the playoffs].
" [goalie oft injured or not good in the playoffs] could be huge.
"That's true.
"But it might be worth it if someone's willing to give us their weight in gold to get him.
"What'd the Capitals get when they traded Semyon Varlamov to the Colorado Avalanche?
"A first round pick, who turned into 11th overall, and a second round pick
"Well, sh*t, that'd work for me.
"Nobody's offering us that, Walt. Look. Do you want the entire city of [relevant city] calling for our heads because we traded away [goalie oft injured or not good in the playoffs]?
"Our fans know a good deal when they see one, Tom.
"Which is why we're not even gonna think about doing this unless we can find someone... Stupid enough to give us more than he should.
"Exactly.
"So, who's the most desperate guy you know?
"HEY TOM FITZGERALD... HAVE WE GOT A DEAL FOR YOU?