Who adds what?
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Schenn is younger with less injury history. They were each on pace for 8 points last year. Schenn was on pace for -40, while Phaneuf was only on pace for, like, -30, so he might still be a little better on defense, but I"m not sure quite earns him a second year, or 43% more salary.
In the end, if we're down to these two greats, what we're really analyzing is draft position, so go ahead and treat yourself to the 5th overall waiver claim, rather than the 9th overall bargain bin UFA. You deserve it!