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Originally Posted by 1qqaaz
I don't think Valimaki and Zadorov are worth 1sts. Zadorov likely has a small amount of negative value. Valimaki is probably worth a high 2nd (similar to what Bean got).
Monahan might not be either at this point because he has only been about a 50 point player since 2019 and he gets paid more than most 50 point players.
Zary is also debatable. He's probably worth a late 1st, around where he was drafted.
You have to be quite generous with the value of Valimaki, Zary and Monahan to argue that they are collectively worth three 1sts. It's possible, but I think it's a stretch.
But I'll go out on a limb and say the 1st itself is probably worth a 1st.
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Zadarov was included as part of the "cap retention" angle. He likely has negative value, unless someone needs a warm body on an expiring contract, then it's neutral to low value.
I think Monahan could still reel in a first. Valimaki was worth a first this summer. It's possible he's regressed.
Zary is definitely worth a first IMO. He was a first in 2020 and his progression thus far seems positive. Positive development typically adds value.