Quoting: ejbkelly
That's one way to look at it. However it's also true that Leddys value is at an all time low right now while Tatars is at a high.
Not one single person, except maybe Habs fans who want him for nothing, value Leddy at an all time low right now. Most people, with knowledge of hockey, understand that Leddy's point total dipped because Trotz implemented a DEFENSE first system. In fact, most would point to the fact that Leddy went from a -42 to a 0 in plus/minus and still managed to put up 26 points (only 16 off his total from the year before) while drastically improving his defensive game.
Take a look around at what the experts are saying the Isles can get for Leddy... a haul of picks/prospects or a Top 6 forward. In fact, in a Tatar for Leddy swap, most think MTL needs to add a pick (3rd or 4th rounder depending on who you ask) because Leddy is slightly younger and signed for longer.... but you guys keep thinking you're going to get a Top 4, excellent skating, puck moving LHD defense (that you need) for a bucket of crap.
I shouldn't be surprised this is coming from the same fan base that thought they were getting Ghost from Philly for Andrew Shaw, how'd that work out for you?