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Originally Posted by Alberta_Beef
I am going to quickly share my thoughts on the deal and SOB v. Sarich and Jones v. Tanguay.
O'Brien vs Sarich
I think SOB for Sarich is a win, we get younger, more mobile and meaner. I love Sarich and wish he had retired a Flame, but this is definitely a moderate upgrade.
Jones vs Tanguay
Tanguay is a better offensive player, this much is clear but I am tired of hearing he is the "best" player in the deal, there is more to building a team and building a winner than mere point production. While Tanguay is better offensively I am not so sure he is better than Jones in any other area of the game. Jones is better defensively, a better penalty killer, has a better attitude, is bigger, stronger and more physical. I think it's actually was between the 2 players when you look beyond offensive numbers.
Ask yourself this. Who would you rather have in their prime? Stephane Yelle or Kristian Huselius. For me there is little doubt and I would choose Sandbox hands down.
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sorry, what?
not sure why you have brought Juice and Yelle into a comparison of Tanguay and Jones?
Yelle was an integral part of 2 stanley cups for the avs.... not sure how Jones is even in the conversation? not comparable whatsoever, other than the fact they both play hockey...