2025 NHL Draft: Lose a ton for Porter Martone

[Pinkfloyd]

Middle six Martone would still be more valuable than middle six Misa or Hagens, both to the team and via trade. His size and RH shot are rarer traits than anything the other two have going for them so if their NHL production/impact ends up in the same range we're going to want Martone especially given the makeup of our core forwards. Misa is probably the safest pick of the three with the lowest risk of being an outright bust. But should we really be prioritizing downside risk over potential upside with a top 3 pick?

What example would you cite as a comparable trade for someone with Martone's profile? I tend to think that even middle six centers still have more value than middle six wingers regardless of their archetype.

 

[Hodge]

What example would you cite as a comparable trade for someone with Martone's profile? I tend to think that even middle six centers still have more value than middle six wingers regardless of their archetype.

If Misa and Hagens establish themselves as centers then they would likely have more value than Martone but part of the risk is that they end up on the wing in the NHL. The value is more of a supply and demand thing than based on specific trades. There are more left-shot offensive wingers of average to below average size in the league than big right-shot power forwards. Obviously the calculation changes based on how likely it is you think Misa becomes a legit 2C while Martone develops into a souped up Stefan Noesen.

 

[Juxtaposer]

What example would you cite as a comparable trade for someone with Martone's profile? I tend to think that even middle six centers still have more value than middle six wingers regardless of their archetype.

How about Will Cullye? 50 point power wingers are valuable.

 

[Pinkfloyd]

If Misa and Hagens establish themselves as centers then they would likely have more value than Martone but part of the risk is that they end up on the wing in the NHL. The value is more of a supply and demand thing than based on specific trades. There are more left-shot offensive wingers of average to below average size in the league than big right-shot power forwards. Obviously the calculation changes based on how likely it is you think Misa becomes a legit 2C while Martone develops into a souped up Stefan Noesen.

I can agree with the supply and demand thing. I just don't think it plays well into the math on who to pick at this area of the draft. The centers tend to hold value well. The wingers aren't as safe a bet. I don't think the Sharks specifically aren't in a position to take that sort of risk. We need largely sure bets to make it and/or retain value.

How about Will Cullye? 50 point power wingers are valuable.

Of course they are but he wants a right shot version of that. Nailing something down that specific has lower odds of success.