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Originally Posted by Red Menace
I'd also say there is a big difference between a teams #3 defenceman and their #4 defenceman. #3's typically get lots more PP and PK time and can be counted on to chip in 30+ pts. I have some doubts that Wotherspoon can ever reach #3 level, I suspect he is more of a 4 or 5.
Seiloff seems like a #4 at absolute best, probably a #5; his progress isn't much difference from John Ramage, who will probably land around #20 on this list.
I'd equate a #3 defenceman to a 2nd line forward, but I'd say a 4th defenceman is more like a 3rd line fwd....still valuable sure, but in the bottom half of your roster.
Our remaining fwds with 2nd line potential are more valuable than Sieloff imo.
The good news is we have so many good prospects to argue about.
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Thats just ridiculous.
The last time the NHL played a full season, exactly 43 Dmen scored 30 or more pts. In your scenario there should be at least 90.
And i think you truly undervalue what Seiloff is....he wont get a bunch of PP time, but he will anchor the PK for years IMO. Add to that his smarts and his physicality compared to most, he will be an effective #3 and possibly get top 2 minutes. Those guys are not easy to find.