DInTheB
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It seems like this probably needs its own thread at this point.
It seems like this probably needs its own thread at this point.
It seems like this probably needs its own thread at this point.
Well I think it's pretty debatable. They had almost identical production last year and Dubois is two years younger. Dubois is just entering his prime whereas Larkin is already in it. I think Dubois is more skilled and offensively creative but Larkin's speed, attitude and defensive acumen ultimately leave them similarly impactful at this point in their careers.The price is way too high for him in my opinion. As of now, he is a 50 pt player, which I wouldn't be thrilled giving up a lot to acquire. Maybe he gets going, but not like he is as good as the hype he gets. Even here, some of you are saying he is better than Larkin, and to that I ask, HOW?
Well I think it's pretty debatable. They had almost identical production last year and Dubois is two years younger. Dubois is just entering his prime whereas Larkin is already in it. I think Dubois is more skilled and offensively creative but Larkin's speed, attitude and defensive acumen ultimately leave them similarly impactful at this point in their careers.
I wouldn't trade Larkin for him because he's our captain and obviously a personality that will be a good leader for us. Dubois on the other hand is not looking like a great team player through this whole saga. I don't dislike a player for asking for a trade if he can't see eye to eye with a coach like Torts and/or doesn't like the city. But it's disrespectful to your teammates and the fans if you then phone it in on the ice. I can't imagine Larkin behaving this way. I think that is worth Dubois's higher upside and two extra years.
Not really. He has already put up 64 in a season and his 49 in 70 last year is 57 in 82 extrapolated (along with 10 points in their 10 playoff games), and he had those seasons at 20 and 21 years old.As of now, he is a 50 pt player
Not really. He has already put up 64 in a season and his 49 in 70 last year is 57 in 82 extrapolated (along with 10 points in their 10 playoff games), and he had those seasons at 20 and 21 years old.
Yeah, but he also got to play with Panarin and a few others that were much better than Larkin's linemates have been.
He also plays with 2 super gifted offensive defenders that top anything we have by a long margin, which are great helps in even getting offensive chances to begin with.
And last season played with a million different people.
I'm only arguing the fact that you called him a 50 point player.
57 is closer to 60ish than 50ish.His career average through basically 3 seasons is 50ish pts. 48 in his rookie season, 49 in one (57 if you pace it which is still 50 ish) and 61 playing with Panarin. He also is off to a terrible start this year with 1 pt in 5 GP and -2 on a defensive minded team. Not saying he is a bad player, but the ask for him sounds like it will be crazy based on how people talk about him. If we are paying a high end price for a young guy, I want one better than him, and preferably not one who has demanded a trade, as that always leaves a sour taste in my mouth, unfair or not.
Dubois may have talent but the Wings need a team player not a head case.Yeah...I can't see Detroit being seriously in on this. I bet Stevie has inquired, but the asking price is probably too much. Would probably set us back a year or two in our development cycle.