Proposal: Rakell to the Kings

[Empoleon8771]

Moore's pretty clearly a middle-6 guy while Rakell is a top-6 guy. Under normal circumstances, the difference between those two is like a 2nd rounder. But with how good of a season Rakell is having, the value difference right now is larger.

It doesn't necessarily have to be a 1st coming back with Moore, but Rakell is notably more valuable than Moore is right now. It's either a B prospect and a 2nd or a 1st on top of Moore for Rakell.

 

[unicornpig]

Moore's pretty clearly a middle-6 guy while Rakell is a top-6 guy. Under normal circumstances, the difference between those two is like a 2nd rounder. But with how good of a season Rakell is having, the value difference right now is larger.

It doesn't necessarily have to be a 1st coming back with Moore, but Rakell is notably more valuable than Moore is right now. It's either a B prospect and a 2nd or a 1st on top of Moore for Rakell.

delusional.

 

[Empoleon8771]

delusional.

What's delusional is that you think a guy with fewer points than Rakell has goals is at all even close to his value.

 

[The Old Master]

rakell is now playing first line center and doing well. the price is going up. imo

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

rakell is now playing first line center and doing well. the price is going up. imo

The product of Crosby is now scoring at a goal per game pace while playing a position he hasn't played in a decade.

 

[Ulf5]

if you removed his career year hes having this year rakell is .61ppg moore. .50. thats 10 points over a season.... hardly worth a 1st.

Actually this isn't Rakell's best year. His best goals per game was '16-'17 and this year's gpg pace was matched in '17-'18. He also had a better ppg in '17-'18.

 

[funky]

Don’t want to trade the 1st

 

[johnjm22]

Saying Rakell is barely an upgrade over Moore is a pretty questionable take (respectfully).

You'd be buying high and selling low.

 

[Coffee]

I'd still do this without including Pinelli, that said he looks like a pretty underwhelming prospect himself.

Rakell for Moore and a 1st is about the kind of value I'd expect back for Rakell.

You can get more than that

 

[Martyros]

Moore's also had a couple concussions.

 

[kilowatt]

Have all Kings fans on here forgotten about the instant 20% points tax that all Kings players are subject to? A 30 goal scorer in Pittsburgh only scores 24 in LA. I wish I could change it but unfortunately it’s the law.

Rakell would be Arvidsson 2.0. Which wouldn’t be a bad thing, but I’d hate to give up a first for a complementary winger. I think it’s too much value to give up to be honest. We aren’t a Rakell away from competing for the cup.

That’s not to say Rakell isn’t worth it, just that LA shouldn’t do it. How many more first round exits to Edmonton before Blake and Luc are fired? We should hold onto those picks. When Kopitar and Doughty retire, it’s going to be tough in LA.

 

[Burnt Biscuits]

As an impartial fan, I think the OP's deal is good for the Pens value wise.

 

[SEALBound]

We just saw that Rakell can also play center and continue to score.

The price just went up.

 

[Ghetty Green]

Moore over the last three years: 183GP 49G 59A 108 PTs.
Rakell over the last three years: 206 GP 67G 76A 143 PTs

I think the argument is there to say he is a moderate improvement.

Yeah but not worth a first

 

[Coffee]

We just saw that Rakell can also play center and continue to score.

The price just went up.

Canucks should pay for him

Maybe a deal around you know who?

 

[chethejet]

Rakell 25 goals and playmaking is going to be very expensive to trade for. Dubas will move only if an offer is just too good to pass up. That trade doesn't come close to what Pens need. Pens have LW's in the system and only a young RW or center and higher pick in the draft has any interest.

 

[DrDangles]

Moore doesn't fit the Pens timeline at all

Raks isn't being moved in any sort of hockey deal. Obviously the Pens would take back salary as needed but the deal is for futures/NHL ready prospects.

 

[rockinghockey]

Rakell to EDM to play with LD