1. There is a difference between running a power play and being on point. Pavelski has played the point on the pp and did awesome. The problem is he was probably the best player up front. Although Hertl may surpass him in that area. Anyway, they guy running the pp, is typically Joe Thornton. The next best playmaker on the team is none other than Joe Pavelski. He has an awesome shot too.
Yes, MacDonald is obviously better than Demers.
I'm surprised you believe GMs are so trusting of arbitration. Seems like a naive belief to me.
Really? I don't think any other defensemen was asked to do more or played more.