There was no maximizing, you can't compare last 3 years at the deadline to this one. All of the buyers from those years have stated multiple times they regretted what they gave up.
Prices were simply lower.
I could defend Lehner at start of year, Didn't want to let go of him because we paid a 1st round pick for him.
But after the year he had, I can't really defend him any more.
I wouldn't mind him mentoring Ullmark, but I doubt he will return to a non-contender.
I think the washington goalie situation might get interesting for us.
I think that was a solid trade, no one could have predicted what would have happened to him.
If he didn't get so sick, he probably would be a solid top 6 center in this league.