Modifié 29 mai 2021 à 9 h 53
Quoting: Wqrrior
I do not agree that Studnicka is worth a first. He was drafted a 2nd, and while yes he worked his way up the prospect chain last year, was highly underwhelming this year in the NHL, and seemingly off the stats carried that over to the AHL. With no clear spot on the NHL roster asides from a bottom six role, it's not like he will have a chance to regain himself.
Although you wouldn't trade him laterally for a 2nd, that is what I would argue his value is. If you wish to remove him and replace him with a 2nd, I am open to that.
Debrusk is a moderately similar situation to Sam Bennett. He will be 25 when the season starts and, while, like Bennett had an nice start to his career, has fallen off considerably since then. Since he isn't a center, which was a major boost to Bennet's value (also that it was a consensus FLA overpay), I would say they share the same value. Maybe a late first in pure value.
Two late firsts and a late 2nd for a legitimate top 6 piece who should thrive once being released from a defensive system? I don't understand how you guys think this is so ripe. Garland has more depth to his game than Debrusk by a mile and is on an upward path rather than a downward one.
Well we don’t agree with your assesment of Debrusk, Studnicka, or Garland. That’s why. 🤷🏻♂️
As i said Debrusk was better his first 3 seasons than Garland was in his. He was terrible this year. He also had 2 injuries to start the year, 2 positive Covid tests, battled depression and when he not surprisingly struggled during all that, was demoted, thrown all over the lineup and put on RW a lot where he has always struggled. When he bounces back, he puts up the same if not better stats than Garland. And i certainly don’t remember Bennet averaging 25 goals per 82g to start his career either.
Studnicka, i agree, is not worth a 1st at this point, but we have no idea what he can be at the pro level at this point either as he has not been given the opportunity. I still think his ceiling is low end 2 high end 3.
I don’t agree Garland, a 45 point FW, has that kind of trade value. You would not pay that for a David Perron, Reilly Smith, Tyler Toffoli type of player. It’s shiny new toy syndrome.
Now from Zona’s standpoint, they would not want Debrusk anyway. The entire reason Garland was mentioned as a trade candidate is they are trying to cut payroll and don’t want to give him his raise next year which should be about what Debrusk makes.
Take out Debrusk. 1st/Studnicka you are close to a FMV move that both teams would consider. But with Bergy and DK batting father time, trading away center prospects is not in Boston's best interest.