Quoting: CD282
He hasn't scored 15 goals (or even a 15-goal pace) at 5v5 for 3 seasons now, while Kassian has.
Rakell, 5v5 goals per 82 games
18-19: 9 goals in 69 games = 11 goal pace
19-20: 11 in 65 = 14
20-21: 7 in 52 = 11
Average pace: 12 goals
Kassian
18-19: 12 goals in 79 games = 12 goal pace
19-20: 15 in 59 = 21
20-21: 2 in 27 = 6
Average pace: 13 goals
So you're trading a 1st + 13-goal guy for a 12-goal guy. Got it. Even ignoring all the intangibles Kassian brings that's a bad deal for Edmonton.
That's where you're wrong - there's always a market for big, fast, physical players who can score goals.
not sure about that at his price tag. If there was NY PIT and a few others would have been all over.
Yes your goal projections are on point. but you are missing some very important details.
Like Kassian most common line mate was..... Conner mcdavid. thats going to add a goal or two to your projected goals out comes.
then when you look at his productivity away from conner its almost non existent
Rakells most common line mate was Issac lundestrom. Then Ryan GEtzlaf and everybody knows where he is at in his career.
as for the intangibles kassian brings well know one in edmonton has seen them since the playoffs in 2017.... We all hope and think he can bring it back but sadly they have been MIA
So yes I would bank on Rakell Goal production increasing playing along side mcdavid or DRi simply because he is a more skilled player.