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Facts Get Deleted
Which one of these contenders is he going to un-seat as their top 2 line centers.
Krejici
Bergergon
Crosby
Malkin
Stamkos
Flipula + Purcell
Thornton
Pavelski
Among others...
And yes many contenders have 3rd liners better than Legwand. Plus, last time Legwand was regulated to the third line he had a 40 game goal drought.
I remain by my statement that Legwand is a 3rd-4th liner on a contender.
A "wannabe' may want to trade for him, but they are will remain wannabes.
I said I guess a 1st for him. That seems to be what everyone else says (+ maybe some take-a-flyer prospect). So there's no disagreement there.
Only reason he's getting a 1st is because he had a hot start to the season (and quickly asked for a contract extension--didn't get it--then quickly went back to normal Legwand). Any other year in the past 6, his value is a 2nd rd pick.
Quick fun fact...Legwand has scored 5 more goals than Joe Thornton. From a goal scoring only perspective he would help SJ.