Value of: Larkin

[Dumais]

Pointless to talk about, DRW fans would want a Fantilli + Johnson + 1st package back. And no team is going to do that because Larkin (no disrespect) isn't "sexy" enough to get that kind of return. Plus most GMs (who have a Fantilli + KJ + an extra 1st) are not going to take the chance and look bad when it's time to sign a new deal with their owner.

Larkin wants to play with his best friend Werenski! Yeah I said it ... So!?!

 

[norrisnick]

How exactly does Yzermans "goodwill" come in play if Larkin says "i want a trade"?

By having the ability to say "Tough shit, you're under contract."

 

[nbwingsfan]

It's not the best by far but with what has been posted recently about NYR players, nothing has been posted close to that type of offer for Kreider or Zibanejad.

That’s because Larkin is much better ?

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

It's not the best by far but with what has been posted recently about NYR players, nothing has been posted close to that type of offer for Kreider or Zibanejad.

Because they're garbage compared to Larkin.

 

[5cotland]

That’s because Larkin is much better ?

How...?

Mika outscored Larkin in nearly every season. He has performed in the playoffs on a regular basis, been the 1C on one of the best teams in the league. Better defensively as well as being the primary forward on one of the best PK units in the league.

Where is Larkin much better on a much worse team?

Because they're garbage compared to Larkin.

Lol, ok then.

 

[FriendlyGhost92]

Kreider right now? So 25 games? Did the last 4 or 5 seasons just not happen? I don't expect Kreider to bring like a few top 10 firsts or anything but a decent haul for what he brings.

As for Zibanejad, the only thing Larkin really has over him is age. Mika has been a monster the last 5 or so seasons on a top playoff team.

Yeah I can't imagine why I would take now into account for a guy who is 33 years old...

Larkin and Mika's PPG have been the exact same over the last four seasons... Except Larkin is 3 years younger.

 

[HisNoodliness]

If Wings give up and start tanking, Larkin should demand a trade. What is a reasonable return for the Wings captain?

He's not getting traded. Even if he did demand a trade, which he won't, but even if he did, I am nearly certain that Yzerman would just say no.

Offer me a younger, better center. Then I'll say yes. Why would anyone do that? They wouldn't.

To elaborate, I'd agree to trade Larkin for:
Mackinnon, Draisaitl, McDavid, Necas, Eichel, Matthews, Reinhart, Point, Stutzle, Barkov, Hischier+, Cooley+, Bedard, Pettersson+, or Thompson+

None of those teams are even considering those trades. Do you have some package that you think is fair but doesn't involve those guys? Not even remotely interested. Don't even want to have to waste everyone's time typing out no.

The thread is dead before it started. Hit us with that lock Mods

 

[Borlag]

Funny to see Zibanejad being hailed as the savior, all the while he's outproduced by the likes of Kakko 5 on 5. The only reason he is "performing on the playoffs on a regular basis" is because his team gets there. He's performing there all right, badly.

 

[HisNoodliness]

How...?

Mika outscored Larkin in nearly every season. He has performed in the playoffs on a regular basis, been the 1C on one of the best teams in the league. Better defensively as well as being the primary forward on one of the best PK units in the league.

Where is Larkin much better on a much worse team?


Lol, ok then.

You might have had a solid argument a year ago. Zibs is at the age where players start to fall off and it appears that he isn't going to age gracefully. You're only looking to trade him because you guys know better than anyone that his play has taken a nosedive

 

[5cotland]

You might have had a solid argument a year ago. Zibs is at the age where players start to fall off and it appears that he isn't going to age gracefully. You're only looking to trade him because you guys know better than anyone that his play has taken a nosedive

I don't want to trade him, I said in another thread I think NYR only needs to make a few trades in other areas, and try to get our top 6 fluid again.

The only positive Larkin has over Zibanejad is age. He is only 3 points ahead of Mika this season so it's not exactly the fall off of cliff that's being floated.