First of all, the age difference and years of team control mean the same thing, being younger is only notable when one expires as an RFA or the older player is mid-30s+. This falls into the former category, which means that because PLD is younger, he has the team control, so you’re double dipping there. Then to follow that up, the value difference is not larger than the difference in skill currently between Zibby and PLD/Knazko, and you’re thinking it’s bigger than that gap, plus worth two top 50 prospects? It’s not even close. If you took out both prospects the Rangers would still decline. We’re talking about a guy who put up 75 points in 57 games (108 point pace) vs. a guy with a career high 82 game pace of 61 points, and zibanejad plays nearly 4 minutes more per game, he’s just as physical, a much better two-way guy who plays the PK, wins more faceoffs, and takes less penalties lol