What did you expect for the players traded? Be realistic, please. Murray already made his big trade for Kane. Today was dumping garbage that was not going to be here next year.
You can't worry about trading in conference or division. You worry about improving your team plus you limit the number of teams to trade with if you do this. It should not be an issue.
What common ground? LaFontaine hired him and Murray kept him when he realized how bad we would be for a couple of years. I see no attachment and no front office job for Nolan after this season.
I remember the Richardson talk when Murray was hired also. Not a fan of Nolan either...all he says is try harder. I know the team stinks but try something different...play a defensive game...something other than giving up 40 shots a game