Quoting: papishark
Matt Duchenes WAR in 2019 was 2.97. Hertl in that same year had a 3.09. My point is points dont tell the whole story of a player. Duchene was fantastic that one year and racked up some serious points, but his impact on the entire game is less than Hertls currently is and was at the same time. I think Duchenes trade is a great comp for Hertl, but the sharks dont need additives like Turris or Hammond included and are only looking for a quality prospect and a first, so this deal is not enticing.
This I can agree, I'd take Hertl above Duchene for sure.
Also you're not comparing correctly here.
@sensonfire said "
Under no circumstances should Ottawa pay more on Hertl than what Columbus paid on Matt Duchene." and you're comparing with what Dorion paid to get Duchene to Ottawa at first (which was seen as a big overpay)
The main pieces were Turris and the 1st (which became much higher than expected). Bowers was a recent first but he was not seen as a great prospect. Hammond was just a small cap dump, not a piece whatsoever
The return from Columbus was a 1st (19th OA, Sens picked Lassi Thomson) + Vitali Abramov (skilled player with flaws, gone to KHL for 2 years) + Jonathan Davidsson (looked promising to be a NHLer but ran into concussion issues)
So while Hetl is the better player to Duchene was then, the expected return should be somewhat similar (1st + good prospect + decent prospect)