Ok, I like your posts, but you have clearly changed the parameters of your argument now.
Why would SJ trade 'down' to get an old Hansen while getting rid of Goldobin, who looked like he was on the cusp of being an NHL regular? Keep in mind Goldobin was a proven AHLer.
The end result was that the trade didn't work out for either of the texams. Vancouver arguably had the best return for Hansen. If SJ had won the cup that year, Vancouver would even get an extra ppick
The Gaudette and Highmore trade is no more riskier than the Goldobin trade. However, we will have to see how the trade actually plays out.