The Yellowknife Wraiths rocked the NSFL when they dealt Thad and Chad Pennington to the San Jose Sabercats for a big package. There were lots of moving parts and in the end both sides got what they want.
Reporter: “The Wraiths made a big move to acquire Ryan Applehort in a move signaling the Wraiths’ intent to contend, then promptly shipped away two of their best defenders. What is the direction of the Wraiths?”
Gruden: *grinds teeth* “Well, obviously I think it’d be premature to say that we’d run the table with these two. At the end of the day, Chad and Thad wanted out in FA, and kindly let us know early on. We got the most value from trading him right now, instead of waiting until near the deadline, when they’d be considered rentals. We’d get significantly less value.”
Reporter: “Talk about the value. What do you see in these pieces?”
Gruden: *intense grinding noises* “Well, Chad and Thad are stars so the price had to be right. We got three high draft selections, and a pair of young semi-active players. We got an inactive to help deaden the loss of Chad and Thad. I love this trade because if we hit on our picks and we tap into Nate and Adrian’s potential, then we’re getting five actives for two. Remember, these guys were going to leave in the offseason.”
“That is all, thank you.”
Reporter: “The Wraiths made a big move to acquire Ryan Applehort in a move signaling the Wraiths’ intent to contend, then promptly shipped away two of their best defenders. What is the direction of the Wraiths?”
Gruden: *grinds teeth* “Well, obviously I think it’d be premature to say that we’d run the table with these two. At the end of the day, Chad and Thad wanted out in FA, and kindly let us know early on. We got the most value from trading him right now, instead of waiting until near the deadline, when they’d be considered rentals. We’d get significantly less value.”
Reporter: “Talk about the value. What do you see in these pieces?”
Gruden: *intense grinding noises* “Well, Chad and Thad are stars so the price had to be right. We got three high draft selections, and a pair of young semi-active players. We got an inactive to help deaden the loss of Chad and Thad. I love this trade because if we hit on our picks and we tap into Nate and Adrian’s potential, then we’re getting five actives for two. Remember, these guys were going to leave in the offseason.”
“That is all, thank you.”
retired
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