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Originally Posted by Bingo
Why are you using points to compare an offensive defenseman with a defensive defenseman?
That would make Chris Tanev a 6/7 guy too.
Tanev the last three years ... 16:18 five on five minutes per game.
Whitecloud the last three years ... 16:15 five on five minutes per game.
6/7 guys don't play 16+ minutes five on five per game.
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If you're sitting on the bench a quarter of the season for multiple seasons in a row, youre low on the depth chart. Call it what you want
Edit1:
That said, the past is the past. It explains trade value, and I think it's good to keep in mind, so you won't be overly disappointed if his play drops.
However he's clearly a solid and useful guy for our team right now, which is the important part.
Edit2:
I want to also say that Whitecloud looks like the kind of guy a team in rebuild can use. Can munch minutes when needed and keep games from becoming jokes, without being too big of asset to hold on to.
(I wouldn't be upset if he's traded for more picks obviously, but you get the point.)