People called Holmstrom a B prospect for the same reason Olausson gets called a B prospect. I don’t think either assessment is correct.

Agree to disagree, I would do that trade every day.

You really think the Isles would be able to get Pettersson for Pageau, an okay prospect, and a late 1st? Even with Dobson this isn’t enough

Then what is the correct assessment in your opinion? Olausson and Holmström is a weird comparison to begin with, they are very different players, I still think Holmström is a B-prospect, doesn’t mean he can’t become a good top-9, maybe even top-6 forward.

Pettersson isn’t worth more than Dobson imo. Maybe Pettersson is worth more, but not a significant amount.

Then I don’t know what to tell you honestly.. Dobson could very well become one of the consistently best defensemen in the league, sure, but Pettersson is already, as a C, one of the best players, period..

They r both Swedish and started in the AHL early. Both play their off side wing, and they are right around the same height and build. Idk how similar they are outside of that, but it’s not a terrible comp.

The other reason I made the comp was because the isles and Colorado have “weaker” prospect pools. That’s the main reason I made the comparison.

Pettersson is fantastic lol. Nobody is denying that. Ur just criminally underrating Dobson.

No I don’t think I do actually, I love Dobson and wouldn’t trade him for more than maybe 5-10 players in the league, I just think Pettersson is worth it and Canucks is the only team I can think of where a blockbuster like this could make sense..

Nelson is a 1st line center signed till his age 33* season, he's an 7-7.5 mill dollar player being paid 6 mill. Thats not expensive, it's a bargain

He’s a fifty point d man who can put the puck in the back of the next and he drives possession well. Isles offense has been better under Lambert, but everyone’s numbers are negatively impacted by the fact the isles don’t have a top line winger.

They basically want to trade Nelson, Dobson and picks for Pettersson. Brilliant. 🙄😂

Dobson is an amazing player, but Pettersson has been a top 5-10 C this year. He’s 5th in the league in 5V5 points, and 1st in 5V5 points per 60 among players with more than 10 GP. He’s also amazing defensively. It would take two 1sts on top of Dobson for the Canucks to even consider moving him

Holmstrom's value comes from the fact that hell be cheap for the next 3-4 years. His most likely outcome Is a good 3rd line two way winger or the 3rd best player on a 2nd line.

You're getting a 1st and an NHL ready prospect for nelson. It's not a bad trade.

It’s not great either. Especially considering where that first would land.

”They are both Swedish” sorry but that is absolutely and completely irrelevant for this conversation, I am Swedish as well, doesn’t say much. They are very different players, I’ve watched them since they both was 16-17 yo.. yeah but weaker prospect pools and the assessment of the player has no correlation in a discussion of their potential, no way Olausson or Holmström is A-prospects…

And I’m perfectly happy with that tbh. I think he has a chance to exceed those expectations because of the fact he’s getting ice time with Barzy rn. Should he be? No. But I think playing with a guy like that can only help ur development.

the isles aren't contending this year or next so trading nelson to shake up the country club Is actually a good idea. If olausson becomes a 2nd line winger and the isles land a 2nd line wing/center with that 1st (its a very deep draft) thats a huge win for the isles

I mean the fact they r Swedish absolutely has an impact. You’re coming from an entirely different country to play in the states as a teenager. You play on Olympic ice, the style of play is different, etc. I know guys who are from there and came to play juniors in the US. They all tell me it’s a major factor and I take their word for it. Considering the fact you are from Sweden I’m surprised you disagree.

he doesn't have any high end tools so I doubt it, he's just a good all around player. I'd be thrilled if he became a 2nd line F

U have a good point there. You think Olausson will be a second liner?

I think he has underrated skill tbh, and he’s got a nice shot. I think he can be a 20-20 guy who plays a good 200 foot game. The best I’m hoping for is Niederreiter.

He still isn’t a A-prospect which is why we are even discussing Holmström..

That’s an obscene asking price imo. Then again if you offered Hughes for Barzal I’d probably say the same thing.