Brassard is the better player. He is also just the type of player they need. And though he is older, he will probably cost less over the next 3 years (while production will likely be very similar).
Also, I have always thought Zinbanejad is over-rated. He puts up the occasional, nice youtube highlight, but he is one-dimensional and inconsistent. He tends to put up points when the going is less tough.
Throwing in the 2nd round pick is puzzling though.
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