Modifié 2 mars 2022 à 0 h 18
Quoting: Ledge_And_Dairy
I think you are overrating prospects vs proven players here. 1.5 years of Severson at just over 2M is really good and he's a massive upgrade on Holl in the top 4. 1.5+ years of Cruse is worth a lot, he is an effective player that provides a much needed grit that a lot of teams would want.
I understand what NHL teams pay for young, proven NHL players.
And I understand what top 100 prospect plus 1st and 2nd round picks go for as well. And all 3 of M.Knies, Topi Niemela, and Nic Robertson are top 100 prospects.
Nic Robertson has been a top 100 prospect for acouple years. And close to NHL ready.
Topi Niemela is one of the best offensive D-man prospects(actually 2-way D-man prospect). And he’s Right-Handed. Killed it in WJ’s and for Liiga. Climbed up all the prospects rankings and still climbing.
Knies had one of the best freshman’s college hockey seasons in recent memory.
I bet Knies and Niemela are top 50 prospects. And Nic Robertson has been top 50 prospect for the past 2-3 years(although I’m not as high on him).
If all 3 drafts were done over, all 3 would be 1st round picks.
Be like trading C.Zary, M.Coronato and J.Pelletier(plus a 1st and two 2nd) for Crouse, Severson and Giordano.