Value of: Zib to Habs

[bernmeister]

I am trying to gauge highest return
preference is a very, very high 2019 slot selection which anticipates playing percentages, a close to bottom finish.

I see Sabres adding and finishing 5 or higher.
Canes finishing 2nd was a fluke.

Montreal, I could see around 3OA or less, likely resulting in comparable selection.

So, Zib, 4 years remaining at 5.35m, righty shot C, 25 years old, former 6OA, fwiw, we see his continued progress.

Does Montreal surrender its 2019 1st unconditional for him, or not?
Not seeking alternate compensation.
[fyi per last year, the odds of finishing with the 1st selection in the draft if you were bottom one, was approx. 17%.]

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[SML2]

C'mon, Bern. How many bad choices in a row do you expect Bergevin to make? He can't roll snake eyes every time. Zib is not a player who is going to make your lottery team a non lottery team. Therefore, you don't trade your probable lottery pick for him.

 

[Taytro]

I'm lost? Who are we talking about? Why are we mentioning Buffalo and Canes? If its Zibenejad you're out to lunch thinking he saves a team.

 

[strongcomp05]

hell no. PASS

 

[Viqsi]

C'mon, Bern. How many bad choices in a row do you expect Bergevin to make?

He's been on a bit of a roll lately, one must admit.

That said, I wouldn't expect a constructive discussion with fans of any team on the issue of "hey, guys, how badly do you think our GM can screw yours", so the thread is of dubious value anyways.

 

[Hostile Offer]

The unprotected 1st next year is untouchable for anything short of a legit #1C, so in other words it's not getting moved.

 

[PKWeber]

I would do this if the Rangers included their 2019 1st otherwise it’s a hell no.

 

[cwede]

Poehling, Sklenicka, McNiven and Lernout
Pain around the edges to solve the top C issue