Value of: Noah Dobson

The two closest comps to a Dobson trade would be the Sergachev and first Seth Jones trade. I believe Jones was traded for Boqvist, a #12 OA, a #6 OA the next season and a second. Sergachev was something like Geekie, Moser and a second. Dobson probably gets something between the two, which basically amounts to two top twelve picks and a second. Not sure what your comp is for "a playoff team's #1 pick".
Owen Beck + Logan Mailloux + Habs 1st 2025 + 2 x 2026 2nd rounders
 
For Dobson? Nope
Seems Isles fans are divided on his value. I originally was trying to match this ask....

impaaaaaact said:
The two closest comps to a Dobson trade would be the Sergachev and first Seth Jones trade. I believe Jones was traded for Boqvist, a #12 OA, a #6 OA the next season and a second. Sergachev was something like Geekie, Moser and a second. Dobson probably gets something between the two, which basically amounts to two top twelve picks and a second. Not sure what your comp is for "a playoff team's #1 pick".

Boqvist + 12OA +6OA (wasn't known at the time) + a second.

Beck + 16 OA + Habs 1st 2026 + Mailloux or choice of defencemen. You can remove the defencemen for a 2nd if that is more on par with the original Jones return. I'd even do Hage instead of Beck. But I am adding less to Hage then Beck.
 
I think what they would want is Hage + the two firsts + something like Konyushkov. I've said it before in the thread, you have to be willing to part with your fourth best prospect in a deal for Dobson.
That's insane, 3 ~16th overall picks for Dobson isn't gonna happen. Hamilton literally went for the 14th Overall pick. Hamilton is probably the closest player comparable to Dobson.
 
That's insane, 3 ~16th overall picks for Dobson isn't gonna happen. Hamilton literally went for the 14th Overall pick. Hamilton is probably the closest player comparable to Dobson.
Assuming you mean Dougie Hamilton here, we may need to have a conversation about the meaning of the word "literally". Hamilton was actually "literally" traded for the 15th pick, not the fourteenth. He was also "literally" traded for two additional second round picks.

Boston also "literally" couldn't afford to sign him, which is the reason Hamilton was traded. That situation was closer to the one around the Toews deal than this. Nothing is forcing the Islanders' hand here. Dobson also "literally" has a stronger track record than Hamilton did at the time of the trade.

So yeah those situations apples and oranges, and while they're both literally fruits it doesn't mean it makes sense to compare them 1:1
 
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Assuming you mean Dougie Hamilton here, we may need to have a conversation about the meaning of the word "literally". Hamilton was actually "literally" traded for the 15th pick, not the fourteenth. He was also "literally" traded for two additional second round picks.

Boston also "literally" couldn't afford to sign him, which is the reason Hamilton was traded. That situation was closer to the one around the Toews deal than this. Nothing is forcing the Islanders' hand here. Dobson also "literally" has a stronger track record than Hamilton did at the time of the trade.

So yeah those situations apples and oranges, and while they're both literally fruits it doesn't mean it makes sense to compare them 1:1
Didn't think a word would trigger you to this extent lol. What does Boston not having cap space have to do anything? They could have traded someone else. The return is the return, Hamilton didn't ask for a trade or would only accept a trade to Calgary. Him being more proven than Hamilton at the time doesn't mean he's worth 3x as much lol. If he gets traded it's gonna be 15th + B prospect + 2nd. The prospect won't be a recent top 10 pick.
 

Didn't think a word would trigger you to this extent lol. What does Boston not having cap space have to do anything? They could have traded someone else. The return is the return, Hamilton didn't ask for a trade or would only accept a trade to Calgary. Him being more proven than Hamilton at the time doesn't mean he's worth 3x as much lol. If he gets traded it's gonna be 15th + B prospect + 2nd. The prospect won't be a recent top 10 pick.

the word you are looking for is leverage. There is zero chance the isles would entertain a shitty offer like that. 6’4 right shot defenseman that is a plus skater, very good at moving the puck up the ice, and has multiple 50+ point seasons including a 70 point season last year and is only 25 don’t grow on trees. The entire defense looks like shit in Roy’s system. Dobson will be a a highly sought after commodity if he is on the trade block. A mediocre return like that will be laughed at.
 
Didn't think a word would trigger you to this extent lol. What does Boston not having cap space have to do anything? They could have traded someone else. The return is the return, Hamilton didn't ask for a trade or would only accept a trade to Calgary. Him being more proven than Hamilton at the time doesn't mean he's worth 3x as much lol. If he gets traded it's gonna be 15th + B prospect + 2nd. The prospect won't be a recent top 10 pick.
You’re still not even acknowledging the two seconds lolol

You can play down Boston’s cap situation if you want, but they were in a tight spot and other GMs knew it so they were getting a weak deal no matter who they traded.

You’re also missing the main point - a trade like that is not worth it for the Isles so he wouldn’t be traded. They’re getting at least an A prospect + first + and members of your fanbase seem to both agree and be down for that
 

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