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Why is Buffalo adding a 2nd, if anything Krebs is the better player

I certainly do not agree

What's the purpose for Arizona here? They already have too many picks and not enough contract slots. If Hayton is viewed as the better player now they should be more inclined to keep Hayton as they bring in more prospects

Krebs has 4 rfa years left, hayton 2. Hayton will want more money than Krebs. If they'd like they can do another durzi trade with the pick. Haytons production regressed badly this year too, I just like him as a 3C

My understanding from Zona fans is Hayton has just simply not been one of the last 3 to touch the puck but has played very well and been very effective. The RFA years left is only relevant if one of the sides isn't willing to sign a longer term deal.

IMO Hayton is a top 6 center for them until someone like Geekie is ready to step into that role (which he likely won't be next year). They are trying to exit a rebuild now so downgrading for another lottery ticket they don't need is counterproductive