I think Scheifele is already eclipsing Little at the same age, Trouba is also eclipsing Buff in terms of production at the same age.
Ehlers is in the NHL producing comparably to Ladd who was a year older at the same age.
The older core we have is good but our younger core is much better IMO and will get better with time. If people don't think they will be then I don't know why they aren't rallying for them to be dealt while their value is high.
IMO not much of a difference. I love Scheif but don't really see him becoming much more then a prime Little... A good but not elite 1C... Inbetween 20-30 goals, 55-65 points year in and out... Ehlers may be similar to Wheeler... Trouba similar to Buff. I honestly don't think our young group will be much better.. Thats why you need a good mix of primed vets and good youngsters. SO many teams have better youth then us.