Tavrohorvat53

There's so many factors that make Hammers situation unique. 

He could be worth any number of different returns, it really all depends on how the potential trade partener values him and what they are willing/have to give up to make it happen.

As fans of the team and we will inadvertently value him higher than we should, even if we think we're being objective. The predicament is that Hammer is very capable, all around player that can put any good d core over the top. He is a top 4 defenceman but plug him in at any spot 1-4 and he will keep calm and carry on.

But that's not all that goes in to it. The NTC in his contract, the discount he took 5 years ago, the BC connection, his family, the NHL cap, among other things factor into any potential trade. 

So as much as we can agree that he is a blue chip trade bait it won't mean that is what we'll get in return after you consider all the factors.

His commitment to the game is second to none and his all around game one of the best in the League. Defenceman like him are a rare rare find so the advantages and disadvantages  of keeping or trading him have to be considered in respect to the trade package we are offered. This is probably why JB n co have been patient, they know Hammers true value, and his value to this team so unless as JB said he gets an offer that "blows his mind", he likely won't trade him.

Anyways I have full faith that JB/Trevor/Hockey Department will not take this lightly and that any decision will be based on merit. Right or wrong the new regime will make a decision that is in the best interest of this team even if we as fans don't see it that way.