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Originally Posted by Sandman
Pospisil’s value extends much further than points, his advanced stats paint a picture of a guy who not only tilts the ice in our favour, but affects our win/loss record with his presence (at least in the first half before the firesale). He is by far the best player in that deal, and I would hope we get back more than a has-been and two small, vanilla prospects in return.
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The only thing is can he keep up that edge and avoid more concussions and suspensions. In a way he could be similar to Ferland where he's a less heralded prospect who plays with a strong purpose. But over time that style of play is not sustainable and catches up to the player in terms of the toll it takes. When he signed the extension many posters suggested that he might be worth moving when the yield on him reaches a peak.
Treliving did well moving Ferland when his value was high and before the game took its toll on him. I love how Pospisil plays, but if you can trade him in the next two years for value I think you have to think about it. What are the chances he's still this effective 5 years out as this team hopefully emerges from the ashes? But now is not the time to do it, let him show he's back from injury at the World's and let him build on last year.