Tarasenko

[Stan Smyl]

I have marty St. Louis and can do a trade where I acquire Tarasenko and a 1st rounder next year.
It's a keep 5, points only league where goals are 2, A is 2, ppg is 3 and shg is 4.
I won last year and am a long shot for this year. Gearing up to compete harder next year.
Would you do it and if not who would you move MSL for?

[Atomic Wedgy]

I think that is good value for Tarasenko. However... St Louis will likely be worth more next year, so unless you think that Tarasenko is a keeper for you, I dont understand the motivation for the trade.

[Stan Smyl]

Yes he would be my fifth and final keeper.
I'm trying to find a player that will outscore MSL next year - someone who is a good up and comer keeper.

[Richard Parker]

How many teams are in the league? Also, would you have to give a pick in the trade?

In a keep 5 that 1st rounder could turn out to be a really good player. That's a big factor to consider.

[Kane Ryker]

Need more league info....BUT
If you're a long shot for this year and are not competing for a championship it makes sense to do this trade.
However, it's doubtful Tank becomes a keep 5 performer this year but I do not think Marty is either, so why not take the gamble. Marty is winding down and Tank does have huge upside but remains to be seen if he goes enough to warrant enough in a keep 5.
You get a 1st round pick next year which is huge.
So between Tank and that future 1st round pick you might just find yourself a keeper to replace Marty.
I say go for it since you're not competing for a championship this year.

I have marty St. Louis and can do a trade where I acquire Tarasenko and a 1st rounder next year.
It's a keep 5, points only league where goals are 2, A is 2, ppg is 3 and shg is 4.
I won last year and am a long shot for this year. Gearing up to compete harder next year.
Would you do it and if not who would you move MSL for?

[Stan Smyl]

16 teams
I would give last round pick.
Mcdavid is at the back of my mind too - our first round is a lottery system so I would have 2 of 16 balls in to win 1st overall

[Richard Parker]

I'm trying to find a player that will outscore MSL next year - someone who is a good up and comer keeper.

I don't think Tank will outscore MSL next year. In fact, I don't think he'll even come all that close. Could be a good 15 point gap between the two.

That being said, I think I would make the deal. If you don't think you can compete next year then you can wait for Tank to outscore MSL in two-three years from now. Plus, that extra 1st rounder is a great piece.

Any chance you could target someone other than Tank and still get a 1st? Someone like a Granlund or Huberdeau?

[Fighting_Emu]

16 teams
I would give last round pick.
Mcdavid is at the back of my mind too - our first round is a lottery system so I would have 2 of 16 balls in to win 1st overall

That makes things interesting. In light of that Id say... sure? You have to know you lose this year though. In fact- youre basically hoping that someday Tank can be MSL- lol! You know your league and format better than us- if you really cant compete- than this is an ok (and actually very interesting) deal. Id probably accept BUT just dont start pencilling in Tank for MSL numbers. You are getting a nice return but probably wont see an actual improvement in their point differentials until at least next year- maybe even another year- cause Marty doesnt seem to acknowledge that hes getting older :P

[pmkidd]

In a 5 keeper you should be able to compete each year. If you draft good. Unless you traded a bunch of picks or good keepers to win. Tank for me over MSL on Rangers. But Tank or MSL are not great players for keep 5. what does rest of keepers look like?

[beteau]

MSL > Tarasenko for next year IMO. If the intent is to outferform MSL than i would look elsewhere

[Cobretti]

vastly overhyped IMO...no enough proven...43 points is promising but the blues are mad deep