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Calgary4LIfe · 07-08-2025, 02:11 PM

I don't think a Byram for Zary trade should be reduced to "1st pairing potential vs 2nd line center potential".

Other factors to consider are:

Health
Likelihood of reaching potential
Floor
Long-term fit
Contract demands

Not all of these are as easy to call. I did go through this with a paragraph each, but realized this is a fairly arbitrary and rather pointless post. I just think for whichever side (yes or no to a Zary for Byram trade) you fall on, it is a good idea to try and evaluate it through those 5 (or more if you can think of them) considerations. Maybe it will sway you, maybe not.

I personally gave Byram the advantage without thinking over Zary in terms of Health.. but then found out that Byram has a concussion history. Maybe the advantage swings the other way. 3 concussions in his first 2 years. The more I went through those points and considered things, the less likely I would want to pull the trigger on this trade. Definitely more upside with Byram vs Zary, but a lot more risk too.

07-08-2025, 02:11 PM	#1042
Calgary4LIfe Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2010 Exp:	I don't think a Byram for Zary trade should be reduced to "1st pairing potential vs 2nd line center potential". Other factors to consider are: Health Likelihood of reaching potential Floor Long-term fit Contract demands Not all of these are as easy to call. I did go through this with a paragraph each, but realized this is a fairly arbitrary and rather pointless post. I just think for whichever side (yes or no to a Zary for Byram trade) you fall on, it is a good idea to try and evaluate it through those 5 (or more if you can think of them) considerations. Maybe it will sway you, maybe not. I personally gave Byram the advantage without thinking over Zary in terms of Health.. but then found out that Byram has a concussion history. Maybe the advantage swings the other way. 3 concussions in his first 2 years. The more I went through those points and considered things, the less likely I would want to pull the trigger on this trade. Definitely more upside with Byram vs Zary, but a lot more risk too.