of course not but that is a different conversation
No, that is the conversation.
I don't think the value drop between Shaw and Deslauriers is enough to support Shaw's contract.
The poster said D'Lo gives us what Shaw was supposed to at a quarter of the price. While not exactly right (Shaw is a better offensive player) this year it's not as different as it might look.
GOALS
Deslauriers: 7
Shaw: 10
ASSISTS
Deslauriers: 3
Shaw: 9
Deslauriers is a lot less penalized while still playing an aggressive game, and while +/- doesn't mean much, Shaw is a -9 and D'Lo is a +9.
Ready for the real kicker?
7 of Shaw's points arepowerplay points. Meaning at even strength, it's Shaw's 12 to Deslaurier's 9.
3 point ESP difference for $3M. Deslauriers might not be providing exactly what Shaw provides, but he ain't far off for under a million. Might as well.