It's true that 3rd line centers can be signed in free agency but the combination of speed, youth, potential and all on a cap-friendly ELC is hard to beat. Laughton will never be an All-Star player in this league but he is already better than most overprized, washed-up Vets that would apply for the job.
Oh for sure. That's what I'm saying. I'd rather deal Schenn than Laughton for that reason. Schenn first off holds more value, and second off will be easier to replace. Not a knock on Schenn at all, but if we are liquidating assets, then I'd get rid of him before Laughton.