Only problem with trade is isles basically have the same center three times over with Dubois, and miss out on a difference maker with the elite speed. Imo

Barzal ain’t complaining

Dubois is definitely better than JPG and Nelson

Technically true, but there's gotta be some issue with the negotiations.

Otherwise he would've already signed I reckon.

Dubois is easily an upgrade over Nelson and Pageau imo, but downgrade from Barzal.

Yes but all so similar, I don’t think Dubois ever going to be a 80 point regular, I just see the upside of barzal could be elite offensive, not too say it’s a forgone conclusion but I think he could be the difference offensively for a possible islanders run

Cap stuff and Lou trying to be a hardball. I think a short term deal gets done at some point in the near future (I hope)

Barzal wants a long-term extension while PLD wants a change of scenery. Dont really think its really fair to compare the two lmao

Literally perfect way to describe it.

Barzal is the better center, but if he comes with a contract like Marner I'd rather have PLD.

This aged well