Quoting: dzad96
Toews on a 10.5 cap hit, 32 years old, 33 by playoff time, He will start declining very soon, Laine should get better. Trading 3 years of a declining Toews for potentially 9+ years of what should be a Laine on the upswing.... Guy could, emphasis COULD, become a consisten 40-50 goal guy, has the potential.
You'd basically be betting on Laine becoming Ovechkin.
Toews brings more than points.
Toews also has more points (over the 4 seasons they both have played).
Plays a more premium position.
Brings Selke-caliber defense.
Has won every competition he's played in (WJC, WC, Olympics, 3 cups).
Is very definition of 1c.
Has three years at $10.5 million. Probably another 3 good years on top of that.
Laine has one year at $6.7 million, then 8 years at $9-10 million.
Toews > Laine, for me. No question.