Yeah. It's kind of a question of whether you'd like the steadier defenceman with the less dynamic "ceiling", or the more dynamic player with a little less stability and reliability? In this case, i lean a little bit toward Werenski, as i think the all-around ability is at a high enough level to justify taking the extra offensive oomph and more of a "catalyst" on the ice. But i could very easily see the rationale for saying Slavin and the more calm, controlled presence. It's hard to argue either is really "wrong" here. Just different flavours of right.
Yeah I agree, and I'm glad the Jackets signed Werenski to that deal. I think he's great and I've watched lots of him in-person here.
The defensive margin is more significant than the offensive one. While being the best shutdown D-man in the league, Slavin's offensive ability is overshadowed. He's scored a hat trick. His hands are impressive. He has potted many a skillful breakaway/shootout goal, almost a secret weapon in this regard. I would expect to see his point-production rise now that Hamilton is gone.
I think the results would've been better for Werenski last offseason, because he had an injury this past season and was stuck with a mediocre group of forwards.
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