Value of: Jack Mcbain at the deadline.

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

If Utah continues to struggle I could see a lot of teams inquiring about Jack Mcbain.

24 years old, 6'4 200+ pounds and having a breakout season.

And that's where things get tricky.

On one hand this might be his breakout season and maybe he's this guy for the rest of his career.

On the other this might be his career year, it might be the highest his trade value will ever be, this deadline might be the time to trade him.

It's a tough call because he is still relatively young.

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[Jormungandr]

Wouldn’t entertain the idea at all.

 

[EXTRAS]

Why would utah do this? Young Restricted free agent with good upside and even if he stays what he is a really useful bottom 9 guy. Unless a team got stupid they should just keep him.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Why would utah do this? Young Restricted free agent with good upside and even if he stays what he is a really useful bottom 9 guy. Unless a team got stupid they should just keep him.

See I think somebody might overpay

 

[EXTRAS]

See I think somebody might overpay

What do you consider overpayment?

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

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[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

What do you consider overpayment?

I don't know because I don't have a specific team in mind But I do know GMs like size and youth and he's got both

 

[samabam]

I don't know because I don't have a specific team in mind But I do know GMs like size and youth and he's got both

And for the same reason Utahs GM would like McBain, right?
Utah traded the 47th Overall in 2022 for him, so I think they would at least want a 1st rounder, but then again are draft picks even that enticing for Utah? They still have a lot of them and which teams first rounders would even be available for McBain...probably from Playoff Teams, so mid to late first rounders where there is no guarantee of getting an NHL player or there is at least an additional waiting period until these picks can contribute in the NHL.
So I kinda doubt McBain will be available for draft picks, so we would be looking at a player for player trade and as Utah has a lot of small skilled forwards, it would be for another bigger more physical forward at which point the whole move would be kinda moot for Utah...don't really see a realistic trade.
Personally I'd think that Crouse would be more available then McBain

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

And for the same reason Utahs GM would like McBain, right?
Utah traded the 47th Overall in 2022 for him, so I think they would at least want a 1st rounder, but then again are draft picks even that enticing for Utah? They still have a lot of them and which teams first rounders would even be available for McBain...probably from Playoff Teams, so mid to late first rounders where there is no guarantee of getting an NHL player or there is at least an additional waiting period until these picks can contribute in the NHL.
So I kinda doubt McBain will be available for draft picks, so we would be looking at a player for player trade and as Utah has a lot of small skilled forwards, it would be for another bigger more physical forward at which point the whole move would be kinda moot for Utah...don't really see a realistic trade.
Personally I'd think that Crouse would be more available then McBain

I think a lot of teams would like Crouse too.

 

[samabam]

I think a lot of teams would like Crouse too.

Crouse being more available then McBain (and that's just my opinion) doesn't mean he actually will be available or available for cheap

 

[SEALBound]

Nah, I think they keep them.

The days of "Arizona" where they sell of everything every time someone becomes valuable is gone and done. This is an organization that wants to build a team to win.

 

[Schemp]

The overpayment would have to be a #1C or Top pairing D. It really doesn't make any sense.
And with Daniil But coming season... it really doesn't make sense long term.

 

[Mrfenn92]

No reason for Arizona to move him.

 

[Fogelhund]

No reason for Arizona to move him.

Utah?

McBain would be my favourite target for the Leafs, to bolster their C depth, though I appreciate he's been playing more wing this year. He's a really solid bottom six player, love how he plays. I also appreciate that it's highly unlikely they move him...

 

[Mrfenn92]

Utah?

McBain would be my favourite target for the Leafs, to bolster their C depth, though I appreciate he's been playing more wing this year. He's a really solid bottom six player, love how he plays. I also appreciate that it's highly unlikely they move him...

Yeah Arizona/Utah same thing

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

So really it comes down to "they should trade him because I want him" right? Because there's zero reason for Utah to do this. They aren't the Florida Marlins. Theyr'e an up and coming team and this is a good cost controlled kid that plays a role, recycling him into another pick or player doesn't make much sense.