ChaoticOrange
Registered User
I think we’re at the point where it’s obvious you wouldn’t add to the 10th. I’d just like to get the point where you realize the 10th isn’t enough on a pure value basis, and that asking for more isn’t an overpayment, it’s just a payment. You might not value Barrie that highly, but the league does and that’s really the only thing that matters. Going for a Gardiner, signing a Green, or waiting 3 or 4 years for the prospect at 10 to make a contribution are the best options if you don’t want to pay the price for an established top 10 offensive dman like Barrie is. For the record, I don’t think those options are even that bad for the oilers, drafting a Smith and signing a a Green would be a solid plan.
I fully realize that you want more based on Barrie’s last season. I just don’t think that’s a fair representation of the player he is. I realize that you want 10th ++ or RNH +, I just wouldn’t offer it, and if someone else would, more power to you.
10th and something like a 2019 2nd or Tyler Benson or Caleb Jones would be as high as I’d go.