there is no proof that Trouba is a better D than Larsson is at this point. Neither is done developing. I do believe that Trouba has a better shot and better offensive instincts at this point. I also feel that Larsson has the better shut down game. Both are good, young D with bright futures, but I wouldn't bet my house on who is going to better long term, it's too tough to know.
To buddy, who thinks that contracts don't matter, I think you're missing the point. Trouba could end up being better than Larsson, he might be a number 1, he also might be a number 3 or 4, who puts up 25 to 30 points and is overpaid at 6 million per. There is a reason why he hasn't signed yet, and that reason is uncertainty, simple as that. I believe Trouba has the game to be a top pairing dman, but it isn't a sure thing. I also think Larsson could settle in nicely with the Oilers and become a solid #2 and even start to produce some more offensively. But, again, this is just a belief. Larsson at 4 million per, even if all he ever is, is a 2nd pairing dman, is being paid fairly, if he becomes more than that, he's a steal. Trouba will not sign for 6 years at 4 million per, and nor should he. He'll get 5.5 to 6, and hopefully he'll get to the point where he deserves that and more, but it will still be a bit of a gamble. A good gamble, IMO.
These are 2 good dmen, you don't need to bash one or the other, they can both be very important parts of their teams.
