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SuperMatt18 · 01-23-2021, 09:14 AM

Yeah I don’t think this is great from Winnipeg.

Packaging Laine and Roslovic and only getting a 3rd on top of Dubois seems like bad business to me.

Elite Goal scorers are still the hardest thing in the NHL to find and as flawed as Laine’s game may be in other areas he still elite at that.

Over the last three seasons:

Laine: 102 Goals, 183 points
Dubois: 65 Goals, 158 points

Dubois is the better play driver and is the better 200ft player (although neither are good defensively) but Laine is the by far the better finisher.

I’m a big advanced stats fan but it’s undervaluing the guy that can create a goal of of nothing in this scenario.

In the end though it’s smart for both teams because this is the best chance of getting an impact player back for their disgruntled stars.

01-23-2021, 09:14 AM	#438
SuperMatt18 Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Calgary, AB Exp:	Yeah I don’t think this is great from Winnipeg. Packaging Laine and Roslovic and only getting a 3rd on top of Dubois seems like bad business to me. Elite Goal scorers are still the hardest thing in the NHL to find and as flawed as Laine’s game may be in other areas he still elite at that. Over the last three seasons: Laine: 102 Goals, 183 points Dubois: 65 Goals, 158 points Dubois is the better play driver and is the better 200ft player (although neither are good defensively) but Laine is the by far the better finisher. I’m a big advanced stats fan but it’s undervaluing the guy that can create a goal of of nothing in this scenario. In the end though it’s smart for both teams because this is the best chance of getting an impact player back for their disgruntled stars. Last edited by SuperMatt18; 01-23-2021 at 09:29 AM.