I'm not disputing the Perfetti trade, just the logic that Barron is worth a 3rd (even to WPG).

Ironically, I really like Kovacevic (again minority compared to most habs fans). He's got size, he is a reliable bottom pair guy, and he is a good penalty killer. I am even open to possibly keeping Kovacevic over Barron depending on how things fall into place next season... if Mailloux and Reinbacher progress as expected Barron likely becomes trade bait. For now, Barron has more potential upside (than Kovacevic) so I wouldn't pull the trigger yet.

For reference I checked out WPG's draft history from 2020 to 2011.

2nd Round Picks (5/8 = 62.5%)
- Petan, Gustaffson, Samberg, Harkins, Comrie

I would argue Barron is better than all of those players aside from maybe Samberg whom I would say they are on par with one another.

3rd round picks (2/10 = 20%)
- Lowry, Kovacevic

Lowry was a home run for them in the 3rd round and clearly more valuable than Barron. Kovacevic is arguably on par with Barron but a lower ceiling, time will tell.

Just going off that I think it's fair to say Barron is for sure worth a 2nd round pick. I would argue more because I personally think he has a better than 62.5% chance of having a long NHL career, one that is better than the fringe guys like Harkins, Petan etc.