Dubois is way better than Kotki, why would Winnipeg consider that?

Not really

PLD was a #1 Center on a non playoff team who became a #2 on a Contender
KK is a #3 Center with potential to be #2 on on MTL who beat PLD and his jets head on


Will KK reach that true #2 Center Status ?
No i dont think he will

Would i rather have PLD over KK?
No as KK progressed towards being a responsible Centerman

If PLD scored his career high every year then we could ignore he cant win a Faceoff to save is soul
KK on the other hand has worked hard and got to 49% by years end

I feel like his upside from 2nd/3rd line is to great to grab a PLD

in the short term Jets are saving in $$ cap space.

PLD move from First center Blue Jackets to Third center with Jets last season.,,, KK had a better season 2020-2021 by fare then PLD, in my opinion the trade difference is PLD as more years experience in the league at this time then KK. in 2 years from know that gape will be closed. They will compete at the same level of play, given they have their own different assets, KK will be a complete Center men by then,