Don't be ridiculous. You know that is a **** offer.
Is it?
We’re paying for the difference between Little & ROR in the end.
ROR 27 yrs old vs Little 30 yrs old
Both are good two way centres, slight edge to ROR overall defensively.
Offensively ROR holds an edge over Little. Looking at the last three year only b/c they are the most relevant:
ROR has produced at rate of .786 per game.
Little has produced at rate of .667 per game.
Career wise the difference is also tiny bit in ROR favour. .648 vs .630 = difference of .018 per game.
Difference of .119 per game (last 3 years), not a massive difference.
Now add in the contracts, both have a bit questionable contracts. ROR is huge cap hit and is buy out proof and lock out proof.
So ROR owns a slight edge defensively & offensively and is three years younger but owns a slightly worse contract. So what is the difference worth? Vesalainen?
You know Finnish players very well, Vesalainen is doing great and clearly is a top 6 winger prospect.
Laine 2015 - 2016 in SM-Liiga 46 games 17 goals & 16 assists = 33 points
Vesalainen- 2017 in SM-Liiga 44 games 19 goals & 20 assists = 39 points
Not saying Vesalainen is Laine good, but he’s a very good winger prospect.