RAFritchey wrote:The previous three seasons prior to last year, Oshie had 47 goals in 181 games, Brouwer had 65 goals in 211. Oshie's physical play had been fading from his first few seasons (he wasn't 'Oshieing' anyone anymore) and while he racked up more assists, he got about as much SH time in Washington as Brouwer did last year, and more PP time, and Brouwer brought some much needed size, physical play, and veteran leadership (not to mention Stanley Cup experience).
IMHO, if we had Oshie instead of Brouwer last year, there's no WAY we make it past Chicago in the first round, and there're just more recriminations and players talking about how it's not their fault after yet another 1st round exit.
This is all true...but 2 years of TJ Oshie for 1 year of Troy Brouwer and spare parts is still a terrible trade, value wise. Like I said, it looks a bit better because of how important Brouwer ended up being, but it was still only one good year.