I’m fine with that preference. But also Bjorkstrand retained for 1.5 years easily gets at least a 1st round plus. Efficient and consistent top 6 forward who is never hurt.
I broke down the value in an earlier post but I think people see Nemec’s current value as being a lot higher than it likely is.
No, I'd expect similar value (slightly juiced) to Jiricek if moved (which is why I favor the talented prospect swap, personally). I don't think you're wrong there.
I do disagree on some of the value that you're giving the assets coming back is all. At least for a couple of them. . I definitely wouldn't even be looking at guys Gourde or Burakovsky. For others, it may just be more of an opportunity cost issue. McCann is far more interesting, I'll grant you. I haven't looked into his underlyings, but generally speaking he's a goal scorer still producing with a reasonable contract for multiple years and he could probably fill in at Center in a pinch. Bjorkstrand is a solid player, no doubt. But there's just nothing more plentiful than middle six wingers. There's almost always something out there. Would Bjorkstrand retained 50% for 1.5 get a first round back? Maybe. But also I'm just kind of cool with playing that by ear? Bjorkstrand got moved for like two thirds a couple of years ago. There are options. Like, I'd rather just trade a second for Zucker this year and then fill in his role with Gritsyuk next year and see where the team is and if that needs still be addressed next year than to give Nemec up in a trade to fill in the same role.
I may not be able to find someone as good as Bjorkstrand in kicking around some of these other options, but if I can get 80% of that by giving up a second (or two, if I have to do it again the following year), I'd just much rather do that then move Nemec, if that makes sense.
