Going to need some more pieces for Laine. Hischer is fine but it terms of ceiling he has the lowest of any top pick since Yakupov or RNH.

I really don't want to give up Hischier

Aight let’s go

How is that relevant in comparing Hischier (1oa) to Laine (2oa) with both now multiple years into their NHL careers?

I think their potentials are similar but Hischier plays C which is valued higher than a winger.

The real cost should be 8OA, ZAcha, Severson (or Butcher) for Laine and NJ should really attend getting him to add size and scoring ability with their Smurf

Between RNH (2011) and Yakupov (2012), there were three forwards taken 1st overall before Hischier:

2013: Nathan MacKinnon
2015: Connor McDavid
2016: Auston Matthews

So what you are saying is: "Hischier is fine .... he has a lower ceiling than MacKinnon, McDavid and Matthews."

NJD decline enthusiastically.

First, NJD has 7oa, not 8oa
Second, on Severson or Butcher - there is a wide gap in value between these two. Severson >> Butcher.
Third, Hischier is not small...you are confusing him with jack Hughes, who needs to add size.

Well, that certainly should be a yes from WPG