Value of: Leon Draisaitl

[GregSirico]

On a recent podcast we were discussing some players on Edmonton, and we couldn't pin point a value on Leon Draisaitl. Now let me note that the trade might not make sense for parties which is fine, but speaking on pure value, what's expected returns. Do keep in mind his contract as well.

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[BatVader]

I’m sorry, but....... huh?

 

[rent free]

A rhd pp dman, something else and a 1st round pick.

 

[thadd]

The price is irrelevant because it's more than any fanbase on HFboards is willing to watch their team pay.

Take Drai out and Hopkins is forced back to center and that's not what we want. We want Hopkins on McDavid's wing. It's the best insurance policy out there considering we can move Hopkins to center if Drai or McDavid ever go down to injury.

There's no realistic package that a team can offer for Drai that doesn't leave Edmonton with a new hole in the roster, so Edmonton is going to keep Drai, Hopkins and Mcdavid and work towards building around them.

 

[oXo Cube]

#1 RHD who is younger than 25 and signed long term.

No, I don't expect anyone to offer that but I don't care.

 

[thadd]

A rhd pp dman, something else and a 1st round pick.

Sounds the the RHD would be the 2nd or 3rd most valuable player in the package. Guessing that something else would have to be a 1st line LW or RW.

 

[GregSirico]

I’m sorry, but....... huh?

Just casually asking what his value is. Not saying he will get moved or should be, just what's a realistic value. That's all, casual talk.

 

[missionAvs]

High. His value is very high.

 

[ManofSteel55]

Incredibly high. Too high for most teams to pay. Back to back 70+ point seasons at age 22, can play wing or centre effectively, has the ability to dominate games, is big and ridiculously strong while still being a good skater, good vision on the ice, improving 2 way game. Really, the only knock on him is that he has had the odd game where he looks unmotivated and in those games, he has been invisible. But I think you can counter that with how he can completely take over a game on his own, only a handful of players in the world can do that.

 

[bleedblue1223]

Parayko+

 

[Colt55]

Parayko+

Parayko + berglund or sobotka?
for
Drias and 2018 2nd?

I wouldnt mind this so much. Only problem is we come full circle to no replacement for Parayko

 

[McFlyingV]

Young emerging #1D is the only thing that makes any sense for Edmonton. The type that you sure as hell don't want to trade away, because it leaves a major hole on the Oilers.

Realistically I don't think he's going anywhere. The current makeup of McDavid with Nuge on LW and Drai at 2C is exactly how we want our top 6 built. It gives flexibility having 3 guys who can play top 6 centre. It gives us good building blocks to fill around with young talent that should emerge over the next year or two.

Yes, the defence remains an issue, but thats something they're just going to have to figure out through the draft/prospects.

 

[bleedblue1223]

Parayko + berglund or sobotka?
for
Drias and 2018 2nd?

I wouldnt mind this so much. Only problem is we come full circle to no replacement for Parayko

Edmonton doesn't do that.

 

[Colt55]

Edmonton doesn't do that.

I think edm would take colton parayko straight up.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Best Minnesota could do would be Dumba + Zucker/Coyle + 2018 1st but I'm sure Oilers fans wouldn't like it.

 

[bleedblue1223]

I think edm would take colton parayko straight up.

Doubt it, I know I wouldn't do that if I was them. Draisaitl has more value IMO, and most probably agree.

 

[67Blues]

It would probably take something like Parayko + Wpg 1st + Thompson to even get the conversation started. Without plans for a replacement #2RHD, the Blues don't really have anything to offer with Parayko included.

 

[MessierII]

His value is a lot.

 

[ManofSteel55]

I think edm would take colton parayko straight up.

No they wouldn't. Chiarelli overpays sometimes, but Draisaitl is literally the definition of the type of player he likes. Big, strong, skilled, responsible two ways, and versatile.

If you notice, the guys he sells for cheap have been skilled, offensive minded, defensively irresponsible, soft forwards who play small. Not Draisaitl kind of players.

 

[Joey Moss]

I like the "keep in mind his contract" comment. Like that matters at all when it comes to a 22 year old 70 point center. When he's 24-25 years old and Matthews, Marner, Laine, etc.. have new contracts this is just going to be a normal contract which NHL GM's know.

Contract has nothing to do with his value, and there's few teams who would be able to land him.

 

[LTIR]

About the same as 1 OA pick this draft.

 

[bleedblue1223]

I like the "keep in mind his contract" comment. Like that matters at all when it comes to a 22 year old 70 point center. When he's 24-25 years old and Matthews, Marner, Laine, etc.. have new contracts this is just going to be a normal contract which NHL GM's know.

Contract has nothing to do with his value, and there's few teams who would be able to land him.

Yeah, his contract is completely reasonable.

 

[bluetuned]

It would probably take something like Parayko + Wpg 1st + Thompson to even get the conversation started. Without plans for a replacement #2RHD, the Blues don't really have anything to offer with Parayko included.

I'd consider that move if there was an alternate plan for a Parayko replacement that wasn't outlandish. I'd love to get Draisaitl on the Blues. Guy is a stud.

 

[bucks_oil]

I think edm would take colton parayko straight up.

Nope. We wouldn't. Edmonton doesn't view their C position as strong as perhaps you view your D position. McD/RNH as our 1/2 punch isn't as strong as we need it... every western contender needs size at C and Drai gives us that. We don't create a hole that can't be filled.

Parayko is fantastic, but we don't have the assets (we'd part with) to get him.

 

[olli]

I know he's not a RHD but would Werenski make sense in terms of value?