The article discusses the controversial trade of Will MacKinnon, son of New Jersey Devils' assistant GM Dan MacKinnon, to the Cleveland Monsters. While it raises questions about nepotism and meritocracy, the trade could also be a strategic move due to Will's limited role in his current team. The article ponders the motivations behind the trade, exploring the dynamic between father and son in a professional sports context, alongside the implications of such unique circumstances in sports management.
We aren't sure which explanation is true, because there seems to be some issue about nature vs. nurture. Will MacKinnon had been a healthy scratch the last several games and apparently did not figure prominently in the plans for interim coach Ryan Parent.
Ahh, but we don't live that well. No quotes from Pops or Lad are extant to divine the motives here, and it may well be that Dan moved Will to Cleveland because the Monsters are still in playoff position.
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