Quoting: Lambchopz
I understand not wanting to move him. He’s a very very solid piece, but I think he would definitely be worth the price needed to be paid. The way I see it, he’s very similar to a Kampf/Engvall type but cheaper and younger, with a bit of a higher offensive ceiling than Kampf. In a situation where he were to be moved, I think Kase would be a good guy moved back, as he plays both wings and special teams, and while his defensive game is average compared to Asplund’s great defence, Kase has a higher offensive level, particularly goal scoring wise. If a deal were to be done, what would need to go to Buffalo to fetch Asplund? Whether including Kase or not
It doesn’t make any sense at all for us to move Asplund
So it would have to be something u guys wouldn’t wanna give up- a significant overpayment
And even then, we still might not do it
Asplund is gonna be the future anchor of our defensive forward line, bc next season is the last year that Okposo & Girgensons are under contract
Even your 1st wouldn’t make sense for us (imo)
And u guys wouldn’t do that anyways
He’s just not a guy that is gonna get moved
Not only bc of the role he plays, but also bc he’s cheap and won’t ever cost us a lot