Quoting: PleaseBanMeForMyOwnGood
Sandin was named the best Defenceman at the World Juniors and TSN has him listed as the best defenceman not playing in the NHL. What exactly are you talking about?
Who cares? He played good against kids? What does that prove? He's a good player and very likely going to be a good NHLer. However, that doesn't move the needle on his upside. Plenty of players have done well at the WJC and it's turned to nothing i.e. Jesse Puljujärvi, Casey Mittlestadt, Denis Golda, Ryan Poehling, all tournament MVPs that haven't done jack at the NHL level. Equally, tonnes of really, really good players have had poor WJCs and turned out just fine (I see Byfield is still #2 OA in this years draft despite his dismal performance).
Also, he's not the best D-man not playing in the NHL according to TSN. That award goes to Bowen Byram, who actually has top pairing potential
https://www.tsn.ca/russian-players-dominate-top-spots-in-tsn-s-ranking-of-nhl-affiliated-prospects-1.1424251. You keep getting your facts wrong. I would also add that TSN is incredibly biased towards Canadian players and teams.
Quoting: PleaseBanMeForMyOwnGood
Honestly what has Manson actually done to deserve any of the praise and value you keep heaping on him? His best season was a 37 point season, and apart from that he's been a 20 point defensive guy who kills penalties.
Why do you keep mentioning points? Manson is a defence first D-man, just like Lindholm. In any event, 37 pts is a respectable season total for a D-man, good enough for 33rd highest amongst D-man that season. In fact, only Reilly and Gardiner have had higher season totals for TOR in the past 8 seasons.
Errrrr... how about Manson spent two years on arguably the best shutdown D pairing in the league. Even if you just use Corsi to judge your D-men, which many seem to do these days, Manson stats demonstrate exactly how he built his reputation as a reliable shutdown D-man against the league's best. Like I keep repeating, he's regressed to the point he's no longer suited for a top pairing role (IMO), but he's still a solid top 4 D-man on any team in the league and because of his strong defensive game, mobility and willingness to hit and fight, he'd be perfect addition to a contender heading into the playoffs. You talk about good top 4 D-man with proven track records like their a dime-a-dozen. Moreover, Manson has a unique skillset and is far better suited for the playoffs than offensive machines like Barrie who cause more goals than they create.
Quoting: PleaseBanMeForMyOwnGood
Also I am not blaming Manson for all the problems the Ducks are facing, I am just pointing out he's not really part of the solution. Manson is a guy that is great to have when you are a top level team and he can play a simple role of supporting better players and killing penalties. Just give it up already, keep him. He's a good player but I have no need for him at anywhere near the costs you want to see. On top of all that I am not sure it even makes sense for TO to take on his contract and then have to protect him in the expansion draft.
Is Lindholm not part of the solution then? What about Gibson? He's awful too I guess. Rakell? Silfverberg? All terrible because the Ducks continue to lose on an almost daily basis. I am really not understanding your point. Are you suggesting that all bottom feeder teams are devoid of talent because their players can't win games by themselves? Good logic. SMH!