Donskoi contract wasn't "bad" IMO - it was cap space that got freed up which was helpful. But that contract was about right for a player like Donskoi. Compher's is bad.
I'm not a huge JT Compher fan either, but I don't get this.
Last 4 NHL seasons - Compher and Donskoi , which one is which?
Yeah, I can figure it out too, but only because last season Compher had a worse than normal year, which he picked up at the end when he was finally moved to wing instead of centre. He was also playing further down the lineup (rightfully). Let's stop acting like Donskoi is miles above Compher. He's not. He's also older, and makes a bit more money. JT isn't necessarily the greatest when he does other roles, but he is at least flexible in that he is capable of lining up at centre and killing penalties, and he can certainly antagonize.
I'd still trade Compher, don't get me wrong, but it's not like he is being paid 6 million a year or something. And if you think Donskoi is 'worth it', why would you think Compher is not?