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Originally Posted by GreenLantern2814
Dougie has three 40-point seasons (in a row) and he's one half of one of the most statistically dominant pairings in the league. He doesn't get #1PP minutes (he's never been on the #1 unit since he got here), and he's not the triggerman on the 2nd unit, so his offensive production still has room to grow.
By the time Brent Burns was Dougie's age, he had one 40 point season. His possession numbers aren't as good, and he relies more on the PP for his offensive totals than Hamilton.
So the question becomes, why would you trade the next Brent Burns, who you have under contract for another four years at less than $6M, for a small, skilled winger who's currently less than half a PPG that you're going to have to pay Gaudreau money to in 18 months?
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I wouldn't compare Dougie to Burns.Burns has a physical side to his game that Dougie refuses to use.Right now we lack a skilled Rw with Marner he would add speed and more scoring.Him and Johnny would drive teams crazy.