Rejoint: mai 2017
Messages: 166
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I think those declining from a TB standpoint are undervaluing Batherson, Zuband Gustavsson.
Batherson scored at a 50 point pace in his first full season in the NHL, while Cirelli regressed scoring at a 35 point pace. To me, I don't see Cirelli as any better than Colin White right now and would play behind Norris and maybe even Pinto who really impressed in his short time at the NHL.
Zub is the type of dman Ottawa needs more of. Strong defensively, makes the right decision way more often than not and solidifies any pairing he's on. He turned Reilly (who was picked up for a 5th) into a guy who was traded for a 3rd at the deadline. I think the world of Sergachev but with Chabot, and to a much lesser extent Brannstrom and Mete we don't need more offensive defencemen.
To top it off Gustavsson is likely the goalie Ottawa protects in the expansion draft, that's how high they regard him.
I don't think Ottawa would need to think long and hard about this trade as it doesn't fill their needs, even if the value is close.