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Old 08-25-2020, 11:13 AM   #69
Enoch Root
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Originally Posted by TheScorpion View Post
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.
How many players does Toronto have?

Based on your Domi + 1st trade for Gaudreau, and your disdain for this trade, I think maybe you have an inflated opinion of the value of a mid 1st (roughly 50% chance of getting an NHLer)
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