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Originally Posted by Samonadreau
No way Desnoyer gets anywhere near the Devils pick.
Edit: I see you mentione trade Anderson for another 1st and move up. I still cant foresee that scenario sith Desnoyer coming to fruition. Andersons value is probably the lowest its been in years right now too.
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Thankfully most pro scouts and opposing team GMs will have a better read on Andersson's value than the posters here who look at his point production and write him off, or worse yet, provide a hot take based on their eyeball test.
For example, these are the things I would consider when looking at Andersson:
- On a low scoring team, Andersson's goal production is on pace to match or exceed his career best. His assist count is down, but considering the lack of goals being scored by the team that isn't a surprise.
- His D partner went from Hanifin (established top pairing D) to Bahl. Bahl is a very promising D but still a ways away from being comparable to Hanifin.
- His minutes played per game has actually gone up this season and he is often deployed against other team's top lines.
- He is durable (only missed a handful of games in the last 4 years).
- At 28, there is a good chance he can be a positive contributor for the next 7 years.
- He is one of the best D available in the UFA class of 2026. The other UFAs available are either 5+ years older or have a fraction of Andersson's production & minutes played (or both). If a team needs a top pair RD then they can win 'UFA day 2026' a year early.
- His contract for the upcoming season is incredibly cost effective and retention can make it even more so for any contender team that has need for a RD, may not have much cap space next season, but is able to restructure in the following season with expiring contracts and rising salary caps.
Personally, I am not convinced that the draft is the best time to move Andersson. I still think it would be on July 1st with an extension worked out (and retention on the last year of his current contract). However, if he were to be moved at the draft, I would assume his value is worth more than "just a 1st" as a top pairing RD. Even if people evaluate him as being only top 3 or 4 with the ability to play up when needed that would historically be worth more than a late 1st.