Quoting: FvonEicke
Why should the Isles do that? They are currently leading their division so there is no reason to pawn off guys like Eberle or Hickey. Especially if the return for Eberle is so low. Then you go out for Nyquist, a very similar player to Eberle and also an UFA after the season. That makes no sense at all.
What the Isles should do in my opinion is bring in one or two veterans to keep them on course for the playoffs. Preferably someone signed beyond this season who can leas the younger players
I agree with a lot of what you say. I'd prefer to bring in someone with term (like Tarasenko or Duchene), but I think that'd involve pawning off Dobson and/or Wahlstrom. that's a deal breaker for me; I think they'll both be big parts of our future in as soon as two years. Dobson especially.
The reason why I'd move out Eberle in favor of Nyquist is because Eberle is on track to have his worst season while playing next to Barzal, Bailey and Lee at various times. If you're really that good, you should be putting up a 60+ point pace next to those guys. Nyquist, on the other hand, is close to point per game on arguably the league's worst team. Imagine how much better Nyquist could be next to Barzal, Lee or Bailey?
I'll also say that Nyquist and Eberle are going to want about the same amount of aav of 6-7m next year. Eberle is already putting in the "I haven't really thought about free agency yet" talk in (HE'S LEAVING). So why hang on to Eberle if he's going to leave and his production is only okay? I'd much rather bring Nyquist aboard and have a chance at getting him to stay, especially if he's going to put up so many more points than Eberle.
The reason why I'd move Hickey is because since Devon Toews took his spot when he was injured, the Isles have been a far and away a better team. It's also been said by many fans that Hickey is our worst defenseman this year (aside from Sbisa). I'd rather move Hickey for picks and let Toews thrive, both for his betterment and for the team's.
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