I don’t think 2022 malkin is that much of a downgrade on 2022 Gaudreau in a lot of ways. In terms of durability and just pure offense, he is, but he’s an experienced winner, plays a more important position, could maybe even be your captain and has an edge to his game.
And this is coming from someone who sees very little positives about the whole Gaudreau leaving thing. I want no part of a Kadri/E Kane/etc as those guys are the guys who get bad ufa deals, but I think malkin is still a difference maker
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