"Strome at half = 2.25 + elc Jones + NYR 2022 4th + 2023 3rd
for elc Justin Barron + Colorado 2022 3rd"
my friend,
i don't see any value or incentive for NYR at all
there is NO certainty Barron has any more value or stronger career than Jones
which leaves Strome +4th+3rd for a late 3rd
Why?
my good friend and true one to us all, setting aside we get a 3rd now for 3rd nxt yr this is correct, but while yes, there is no certainty, there is subtle benefits to swap Jones for Barron. Need to emphasize this is less about crapshot of who will be better vs complementary fit.
We have real deal in Fox. Also ballpark comparable to Jones in Nils L, except Nils L is prob best shot of all our D. Barron is larger, already 6'2" 195 and possibly still growing at age 20. So w/Trouba gone sooner or later, and Schneid heir to 2RD, that leaves competition for 3RD. Would like to see Barron take that, eventually Robertson replacing Lindgren [moved for cap to keep Kakko, etc.] and Nils at 3RD. That gives balance of 3 lines, each one skating specialist and a physical emphasis guy.
Crapshoot, but if Jones does turn out to be the next Fox, let's minimize bite back in the ass factor by sending him to WC. And Barron looks good. Also, while small, given we are cap crushed until Trouba is gone and Panarin is re-signed for short term + less $, it is helpful that we get one more elc year out of Barron.
You are right, it is prob overpay. But let it not be said I can be generous.
Again, while broken nose + concussion is no joke that can't be rushed, it does prelim appear that Avs luck out and are ok as to urgent need to replace MacK, so this is not likely.
