Quoting: redw1n9s
lol your perceived value of these players is way off.....AA for a 4th and a UFA to-be???
It's a little off to the Pens favor, but that's the idea. Certainly not "way off" and also certainly closer to actual values than the original AGM.
Galchenyuk is having a "bad year" yet he is outscoring Athanasiou per 60. He is also more physical and they are on par defensively. Athanasiou doesn't top Galchenyuk in any aspect on the ice itself. The only thing he has over Galchenyuk is RFA vs UFA.
Daley is basically valueless. He's a nice guy, but he is a #7D on any contending team. Nothing but injury depth. Future consideration or a 7th type value.
Galchenyuk, 4th for Athanasiou, Daley (50%) favors the Pens, but not by nearly as much as you are making out. Changing the 4th to a 2nd might flip the value back to the Wings side.
Bottom line is that replacing Galchenyuk with Athanasiou on the Pens roster doesn't make any real impact on the Pens chances of winning come playoff time. No improvement. Why would the Pens "pay" for no improvement?
That doesn't even take into account the -35. Which, I'm not going to say anything about... I'm just going to put it out on the table and let it sit there.