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Originally Posted by TheScorpion
I completely agree with getting guys to complement the Crosby/Malkin core, but giving up another first for a guy like Kapanen? I just don't understand that at all.
Kapanen's results are closer to Kyle Clifford than William Nylander.
2019-20:
CF% - 51.63% (18th on TOR)
GF% - 45.95% (22nd on TOR)
xGF% - 47.99% (24th on TOR)
Scoring chance % - 50.51% (22nd on TOR)
HDCF% - 48.59% (23rd on TOR)
Compared to his teammates, he got thrashed at 5v5. These results aren't new, either -- he's never been a play-driver at even strength. He's their worst regular penalty-killer. And $3.2 million isn't expensive, but it's not exactly cheap either for a guy who's a Toronto-glorified third-liner.
JR got fleeced in this one.
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I agree and in a cap world where the cap remains flat for probably 3 years adding cheap depth will be very important. Draft picks and cap space are something both Toronto and Pittsburgh need. To me they weren't good trade partners. Leafs did very well getting great value in their situation. Some are suggesting 7th overall for Johnny and liking it. Kapanen for 15th and nothing like jj going back was huge for leafs