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[u/King-Leaf-67]

I haven't been following the team for a few months but is there a reason why they were in such a rush to move Knies? Did he ask for a trade? Is it because they thought he was damaged goods? He was their best asset, why not move him for a #1 D-man whenever one becomes available?

He looks fine in Columbus, and making that trade right before the season means you need to sacrifice some games for Matthews and Marchenko to find chemistry. On top of McKenna needing to find his game

[u/canuck_at_the_beach → u/King-Leaf-67]

You've already got some answers but I'll add that we are trying to compete now while we have mathews and marchenko is the better player now. Maybe not in 2-3 years, but chances are he will be.