I like Benn here. Datsyuk is a special player but you will have Benn on the rise for many years. PIM of course helps Benn's cause
Datsyuk
Benn
G, A, STPTS, +/-, PIM
Who do you like better over next 3 years period? The rest of this season is important too. I have Datsyuk, who is my favourite player, and have been offered Benn for him. I am in 2nd place and have a decent chance of winning. Do you guys think Datsyuk will outperform Benn the rest of the year? Long-term, it's clearer who I want, not so much next year but after that. Do I sacrifice now for long-term benefit? I'm very tempted, very very very. But I love Datsyuk.
I can't promise I'll try but I'll try to try.
I like Benn here. Datsyuk is a special player but you will have Benn on the rise for many years. PIM of course helps Benn's cause
13 team Roto keeper league 12 F, 6D, 2G, G,A,+/-, PIMS, Hits, TOI(D), GAA, SV%, (Forwards are forwards, no distinction between L,R,C)
F) Ovechkin, Stamkos, Kunitz, Parise, Byfuglien, Backstrom, Little, Gaudreau, Hudler, Brassard, Girgensons, Nelson
D) S. Weber, Phaneuf, Subban, Carlson, Josi, Vatanen
G) Rask, Jones
I accepted. Pains me to lose Datsyuk but this feels like the right move.
I can't promise I'll try but I'll try to try.
next year is Datsyuk's last, so I would have made that deal too
12 team, H2H, salary cap
1 pt/G or A, 2 pts/W, 1 pt/OTL, 1 pt/SO
Forward: B. Point, M. Necas, A. Debrincat, T. Zegras, J. Bratt, L. Raymond
Defense: J. Morrissey, A. DeAngelo, S. Gostisbehere, D. Doughty
Goalie: T. Demko, E. Merzlikins
Bench: M. Rossi, C. Glass, M. Maccelli, M. Dumba, K. Shattenkirk, F. Andersen
Prospects of Note: L. Stankoven, J. Lekkerimaki, D. Yurov, B. Clarke
League has been running continuously since 1997-98
Yeah, that factor was definitely a big player in my decision. It's not 100% certain but I heard the rumours too.
I figured Benn is 23 and Datsyuk is 34 and even if Datsyuk outperforms Benn over the next couple of years, it won't be by much. Also it's a bit of a salary gain as Benn makes 5.25 mil while Datsyuk makes 6.7 mil. Really the main reason I was hesitant was because I love Datsyuk and I've had him on my roster for 6 years so it was an emotional trade. This move reminds me of when I traded Iginla 2 years ago for Tavares, who was in his 2nd year at the time and wasn't doing much so I managed to snag him off his impatient owner.
I can't promise I'll try but I'll try to try.