Quoting: Jah1722
It’s ridiculous that Dadonov had 2 years at 70 points and the same point total this year as Domi but he’s not worth as much as Domi because he’s not Hab?
Nobody gives a crap what Buffalo fans want. They just signed Skinner for $9M, traded for Miller, added Marcus Johansson, it didn’t work. They have to do what’s best for the team and overpaying for Domi isn’t it.
Also pick #8 could be under control for twice as long as Domi.
Dadonov is a 31 year old UFA RW/LW. 2017-18 0.87 PPG, 2018-19 0.85 PPG, 2019-20 0.68 PPG.
Domi is a 25 year old RFA C/LW. 2017-18 0.54 PPG, 2018-19 0.87 PPG, 2019-20 0.61 PPG.
Again, 6 years younger, different contract status, different positions, Dadonov trending down. The only reason you choose 3 years instead of 4-5 years is because Dadonov bolted to the KHL. Montreal and Buffalo's goals are different. IT is a bad comparison.
Buffalo could sign Domi to 7 years, and maintain 7 years of control in the deal. He can also contribute his prime years to Buffalo. "Nobody gives a crap what Buffalo fans want" is probably the dumbest thing you've said. Their team hasn't made the playoffs in 9 years, and don't show signs of ending that if they stay the course. Skinner is getting older and Miller and Johansson aren't key players. They have been doing "whats best for the team" for years and nothing has changed.
That being said, Domi is awesome and I would gladly not trade him, but if you are going to argue, make good comparisons, this isn't it.