Value of: Ryan Donato to Edmonton?

[lakai17]

Edmonton need their Fernando Pisani. What kind of draft pick would Chicago need in return? Matvey Petrov could be in play if necessary

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[Roof Daddy]

We already have a better version named Jeff Skinner.

 

[ploppsdman]

Donato has had a career year. He looks dangerous & fully engaged. I'd like to see him re-signed BUT if he's dealt, I'd like a late second (Dallas pick) packaged with Ryan for a first.

4pt game tonight & cheap contract.

 

[Hattrick Kane]

It’s gonna be expensive for him

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

He's not as good as his numbers but he's pretty decent at everything. I'd expect a late first/early second value.

 

[Voodoo Glow Skulls]

We already have a better version named Jeff Skinner.

Agreed.

 

[Treb]

We already have a better version named Jeff Skinner.

Pisani's big POs was his 2nd PO appearance. In his 1st PO appearance, he was 6 gp 1-0-1

Sadly, this is Skinner's 1st PO so if he's like Pisani it won't end well.

Also, Donato is also past the Pisani window as he already had 3 (unproductive) PO runs.

EDIT: Montreal does have a Dvorak in prime Pisani territory.

 

[Jumptheshark]

The problem is, some people see the points and do not equate that to the fact he would not get the same time on ice with the. oilers.

But more over, I believe a pump and dump is currently in affect. Hawks are spoon feeding him minutes over the last 4 games where he has 3 goals and 5 minutes, playing an average of about 3 to 4 minutes a game more then usual. Against the Preds he played nearly 20 minutes. 5 minutes more than his January average, 4 minutes above his December average, 3 minutes about his November average and 7 minutes about his October average.

He is he is being put on display for a trade and they hawks are trying to move him

 

[Hattrick Kane]

The problem is, some people see the points and do not equate that to the fact he would not get the same time on ice with the. oilers.

But more over, I believe a pump and dump is currently in affect. Hawks are spoon feeding him minutes over the last 4 games where he has 3 goals and 5 minutes, playing an average of about 3 to 4 minutes a game more then usual. Against the Preds he played nearly 20 minutes. 5 minutes more than his January average, 4 minutes above his December average, 3 minutes about his November average and 7 minutes about his October average.

He is he is being put on display for a trade and they hawks are trying to move him

And some GM is going to take the bait hook line and sinker.

 

[Drumman44]

And some GM is going to take the bait hook line and sinker.

Probably a really foolish one like Stan Bowman

 

[lakai17]

The problem is, some people see the points and do not equate that to the fact he would not get the same time on ice with the. oilers.

But more over, I believe a pump and dump is currently in affect. Hawks are spoon feeding him minutes over the last 4 games where he has 3 goals and 5 minutes, playing an average of about 3 to 4 minutes a game more then usual. Against the Preds he played nearly 20 minutes. 5 minutes more than his January average, 4 minutes above his December average, 3 minutes about his November average and 7 minutes about his October average.

He is he is being put on display for a trade and they hawks are trying to move him

He wouldn't be coming to Edmonton to play in the top 6 unless depth was needed. Why not let him play on the 3rd line?

 

[LTIR]

He wouldn't be coming to Edmonton to play in the top 6 unless depth was needed. Why not let him play on the 3rd line?

Oilers have about 10 3rd liners.
They need someone who can play with McDavid on the 2nd line.

 

[WarriorofTime]

The problem is, some people see the points and do not equate that to the fact he would not get the same time on ice with the. oilers.

I don't think that's the right type of criticism/skepticism. After tonight, Donato's 5 on 5 Points per 60 (with a min. 30 GP filter that I arbitrarily selected) is 39th in NHL.

The skepticism should come more from the fact that he has never played at anything remotely close to this level previously and could come crash down to earth.

 

[zar]

If the Oilers aren’t able to land a sure fire top 6 RW or 2nd pair dman, I’d rather they just stand pat unless they are getting a huge bargain in a depth guy or two. Assuming Kane can come back healthy and ready to play, he’s you top 6 guy.

Kane-McDavid-Hyman
Arvidsson-Draisaitl-Perry
Skinner-Nuge-Podkolzin
Janmark-Henrique-Kapanen/Brown

I also would be OK with paying a decent price for another proven starting goalie… like a John Gibson.

I certainly don’t want to pay a steep price for a guy like Donato, who shouldn’t crack our top 6.

 

[MHO]

I totally get it. If Donato can only produce playing with Bedard, he could never produce at the same level playing with McDavid.

All kidding aside, his value isn't just in goals and assists. He hustles and gives it his all every shift and I think he'd be very valuable to a team making a run because he can play anywhere in the lineup and shows some grit. I'd like the Hawks to re-sign him but I'd also love Edmonton's 26 first if they're playing that game. We could even throw in a sweetener like Kaiser if that's what gets it done.

 

[HawksDub89]

I just don’t see the point in moving him for a 2nd/3rd. (And that’s probably his value right now)

Hawks have plenty of those. I’d try to extend him.

Of course if he doesn’t want to stay I suppose you have to move him. He’s having a great year, that’s for sure.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

I just don’t see the point in moving him for a 2nd/3rd. (And that’s probably his value right now)

Hawks have plenty of those. I’d try to extend him.

Of course if he doesn’t want to stay I suppose you have to move him. He’s having a great year, that’s for sure.

Nope!

No need to overpay for a guy having career year

He will want too much $ + term

 

[rockinghockey]

Not getting a 1 for Donato

 

[McSuper]

Not getting a 1 for Donato

While I agree in a vacuum. NHL GMs are on another level of dumb at the trade deadline and in UFA signings. 10 teams make deadline trades every year and 90% don't turn out.

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

I just don’t see the point in moving him for a 2nd/3rd. (And that’s probably his value right now)

Hawks have plenty of those. I’d try to extend him.

Of course if he doesn’t want to stay I suppose you have to move him. He’s having a great year, that’s for sure.

It's simple: He's having a career year, Hawks won't pay what he's worth so you trade him. Let another sucker pay the guy.

Also for the other posters saying he will get a 1st round pick. Get out of dreamland and come back to reality.

 

[centipede2233]

I would think Edmonton would trade for another d man then a forward.

 

[razor ray]

 

[Hazy Little Thing]

I would think Edmonton would trade for another d man then a forward.

Why both? Why that order?

 

[Mrfenn92]

Deadline is a month away. Don’t exhaust yourselves talking about Donato now.

 

[TheDawnOfANewTage]

If the Oilers aren’t able to land a sure fire top 6 RW or 2nd pair dman, I’d rather they just stand pat unless they are getting a huge bargain in a depth guy or two. Assuming Kane can come back healthy and ready to play, he’s you top 6 guy.

Kane-McDavid-Hyman
Arvidsson-Draisaitl-Perry
Skinner-Nuge-Podkolzin
Janmark-Henrique-Kapanen/Brown

I also would be OK with paying a decent price for another proven starting goalie… like a John Gibson.

I certainly don’t want to pay a steep price for a guy like Donato, who shouldn’t crack our top 6.

This. Teams will be bidding on Donato, so by all means see what the price is- but it’s likely too much for the piece you least need. I don’t love those 2nd line wingers, but you did a lot in the offseason- just leave it, at this point.

Or he’s a new Hyman, idk. Probably not. But maybe.