Here's why I don't hate the trade:

-Say what you want about Vrana this season but you can't deny his ineffectiveness in the playoffs
-He was most likely going to be more expensive to re-sign than what Mantha is getting right now
-Very weak draft class this year
-Panik gone

1/?

-Vrana and Mantha have put up very similar stats so far this season, Mantha has done so with significantly worse linemates
-Correct me if I'm wrong but if he sucks that badly for us we can always leave him unprotected and try to get Seattle to take him, that frees up $5.7m

2/?

-He's big, physical, and a better defensive player than Vrana, which will help in the playoffs

I'm gonna miss Jakub a lot, but if you say this deal is worse than the Erat deal you should have your internet privileges revoked. For now, be nice and welcome AM to Washington.

Also dog (end thread)