Quoting: papishark
I don’t use Arvidson though. I’m only taking the Kapanen deal and nothing less because we don’t need to move Labanc at all. Nashville was going to lose him for free, and Labanc is just a better player
I increased the value from the Arvidson for reasons already stated. Labanc is not a better player. Arvidsson has surpassed Labanc best year 3 times. He has scored at over 30g/gp pace 3 years.
Kapanen is not a good comparable.
-He was 23 when he was traded and labanc is 25
-Labanc is a UFA. Kapanen is an RFA and will be at the end of his contract
-Cap hit of $3,200,000 vs $4,725,000 (1,525,000 almost 50% more expensive)
-Higher ceiling than Labanc, reflected in draft position (1st round vs 6th round)
You can argue that you wouldn't move Labanc for anything but a huge overpay. However, the given value is fair.