Roster Building XXIV: Our Hearts Go Pitter Pattersson

[baconandbread]

So everyone is talking about a deal centered around Necas and EP, but I think Necas' contract doesn't make that likely without a big add.

What do people think about something around Svech and EP?

Funny enough, I just swung that exact deal in NHL25....on the fence about that in real life though

 

[Blueline Bomber]

Funny enough, I just swung that exact deal in NHL25....on the fence about that in real life though

I think any deal we make is going to be uncomfortable. But I think a deal definitely needs to get done. EP would solidify our 2C position (hockey gods willing) and Svech has struggled to find his place in the lineup, even outside of the struggles he’s had this year. I’m not thrilled about trading him either, but I think if we want to have a shot at EP, it’d have to be him over Necas

 

[AhosDatsyukian]

EP is too much of a risk with his relatively poor play this season and huge contract to give up Svech. Way too early to give up on Svech when he's still working his way back to full confidence physically since the ACL tear. And even if Svech doesn't improve any more at this point (which I doubt), he's easily worth his contract and a great player/asset to have. I'm not so sure that'll be true for EP going forward. High upside but high risk. To me that upside potential isn't worth Svech. Necas, maybe, but only if we determine we can't get a deal done with him.

 

[Stickpucker]

Production isn't just goals?

Brock Nelson projects to 48 points in an 82 game season averaging 19 minutes of ice time for 6 million per season

KK projects to 34 points for 82 games in 17 minutes for 4.8 million

So ya roughly the same production for less money.

When you keep losing tight playoff games and double OTs by one goal having a guy with twice the offensive prowess for 33% more $$ is pretty damn valuable.

Those extra points could easily lead to 3-5 more wins over a season. Just enough to flip between 2 and 3 in the metro.