Edited Jul. 11, 2019 at 2:11 p.m.
Quoting: mhockey91
What to do with Schultz? Don’t pair him with anchors like Jack Johnson lmao very simple
Justin Schultz CF% w/ JJ: 44.97%
Justin Schultz CF w/out JJ: 46.30%
Difference w/out JJ: +1.33%
Jack Johnson CF w/ Schultz: 44.97%
Jack Johnson CF w/out Schultz: 53.3% (!!)
Difference w/out Schultz: +8.33% (!!!)
I'll let you come up with your own conclusion. However, the data paints a very clear picture.
Having said that, I am not a JJ supporter but I do think people hate his contract more than his actual play. But I also think we shouldn't be enamored with Schultz who is a sheltered defenseman that needs to move on before we pay him stupid money. WPG needs a RHD. PIT needs one more top 6 forward. So why not trade a RHD that struggled but has promise to WPG for a top six forward who struggled and has promise? And don't forget that Simon is in the trade. He's not a throw in, he a good, CHEAP, NHL'er.