ETTHAKING67
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Trading Byram in division scares the ever living crap out of me but Connor is a hell of a player. I'd say value is about right with the + being Vlad Kam from the Avs side but I still think both teams would hesitate to do this big of a move to a divisional rival (probably means that value is about right).
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The move you kind of have to make given the unforeseen Buff situation. Also helps with cap and keeps that window open.
But man, Connor is a hell of a player to give up.
But man, Connor is a hell of a player to give up.
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It's probably close to fair value. I'm just not really sure why Winnipeg wants to trade Connor, nor do I get why the Avs would deal Byram. The Avs have some questions on LD to answer and Byram is likely the answer. The Jets have a ton of wings, but trading the most cost certain and highest ROI (as of now, anyway) of them isn't likely the answer.
They're probably good partners for something different - perhaps around Ehlers.
They're probably good partners for something different - perhaps around Ehlers.
ETTHAKING67
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You are not wrong but at the same time the jets need to find a way to be as competitive as possible with the core they have right now and they absolutely need big help on defence and Connor give them a better return than Ehlers.
Also Avs LD is not great but fine with Graves,Girard,Zadorov,etc.
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Honestly the Avs have more questions on the Right side of the defense than they do the Left.
Byram would also likely be 2-3 years away from being an impact level Top 4 Dman for the Avs while Connor would be a huge add to our Top 6 group now and for the next 6 years.
Personally as an Avs fan I'd do it. Makes us significantly better now and for the next 2 years at least. And theres always the chance Byram never comes close to his ceiling and the Avs win big long term.
But I completely understand both sides of the deal for both teams. It's a risky deal for everyone.
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Interesting. Avs fans here say Byram for Connor is a fair deal. Yet other threads have Avs fans screaming no thanks for a winger and Alex debrincat is not worth giving up Byram for, despite him already having better ceiling and career highs than Connor in just his third year and still on his ELC
I don't see the Jets trading their 23 year old, point per game player that is signed long-term. If they were Byram would be a great starting piece, but he's still just potential at this point and the Jets are still in the fight for a playoff spot.
He put up more points last year, but is on pace for significantly less this year. And higher ceiling? Based on what? One season with more points? Honestly the biggest difference in value between the two is contract based, with Connor having more cost certainty moving forward and Debrincat becoming an RFA at the end of his. Which a GM would prefer likely depends on personal preference and team cap situation.
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Jets would be stupid to move Connor for an unproven prospect no matter how much potential is oozing out of him. They need D help now, so if there's a move to be made for them, an established player should be the route to take for such a valuable piece currently producing at a PPG pace.
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