Rotheisler
Joined: Mar. 2017
Posts: 164
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yeah, i think its more than fair. isles fans are all "no wayy!, connor mcdavid+" haha. normal bias. fact is we have a guy not putting up enough points to justify paying whatever he may make next year (not saying he is not worth it on potential, but that is subjective no matter what side you are on, good luck quantifying "i swear he better under a different coach, bro trust me"). plus wasn't Barzal's actual salary $10M this season? so i am not sure, but doesn't that make his QO next year $10M?? Im just saying, regardless of subjective opinions on potential, doesn't that make his points vs. firm QO somewhat risky? again, worth it for me, but if your looking at it objectively, that risk effects his trade value substantially, compound that with there is a premium for defensemen (remember Hall Larsson haha, okay not best example), and again add the fact that defensemen who already there is a premium on is on a value contract for a couple seasons vs, Brazal's, that no only would I consider a direct Hanifin/Barzal swap more than fair, but I am going to bet NYI would have to be the one kicking in a minor bump to get the deal done. people may feel a different way because he is skilled anf fun to watch, but if you strip away the 'feelings' and focus on the objective parts, there is really nothing wrong with this guys proposal.