Huberdeau for Klefbom

[SergeP]

League in my signature. Which side do you like? I'd be moving Hubs. I feel like I should get a + thrown in to even out the value. Something like Klef + Zacha for Hubs + Walman. Thoughts?

[RizzeeDizzee]

More info would be helpful - how many teams, how many players kept, roster size, how many start at each position, categories, etc. In terms of a general answer, as much as people are excited about Klefbom, I think he's not enough to get in return for Huberdeau right now, so yes, if you want to do this deal try to even things out with other players.

[SergeP]

For some reason my signature doesn't always show up when I post on the mobile site. Here it is to give more context

14 GM Dynasty
Straight Points
Daily Starts: 12F/6D/2G
G(3), A(2), +/-(1), Hit(0.1), SOG(0.1), BS(0.1), PPP(1)
W(4), L(-2), SO(4), Sv(0.2), GA(-1)

F: Eichel, Mackinon, McDavid, Schmaltz, Huberdeau, Yakupov, Matthews, Jaskins, Tom Wilson, Markus Granlund, Nieto, Namestnikov, Pulkkinen, Buchnevich, Nichushkin
D: de Haan, Provorov, Sergachev, Savard, Hutton, Klingberg
G Mrazek, Grubauer,
Farm: Hulstrum, Morrow, Walman, Lyon, Forsling, Colton Point,

[Jager's Mullet]

If ur willing to trade hub u might wanna try and flip him for a goalie. Love me some klefbom but seen enough hot shot playoff performers storm up the board only to fall flat the next season.

[smytty]

Personally I think the Klefbom hype is a bit over done. He's never really been much of a point producer. Last season is his only one where he has had over 20 points, at any level of his career. I think he is a guy I would sell high on. Long term, one of Jones, Bear or Nurse will likely overtake him on the #1PP.
My opinion is keep Huberdeau

[als_revenge]

I agree with keeping Hub over Klefbom. Also agree with poster that in a 2G set up, that's really the position you should be looking to fill.

And what sort of a timeframe are you working on? The team is young and seems a long way off...

[SergeP]

Thanks for the feedback, I'm also skeptical about Klefbom and whether he really has another gear. I see him as more of an Ekblad type.

As for the goalie thing, my team is 2-3 years off but I've amassed 10 first round picks in the next 2 years so the rebuild is on steroids. Older serviceable goalies are easy to come by in my league so the plan is the hold off on acquiring any until I know my team is ready. I don't want to give up good assets for goalies now since the latter are so volatile.

[Big Baby]

One thought on Klefbom. He is a tall, smooth skating, skilled defensemen who has a blast of a shot and was a first round pick. He comes from a long line of talemted Swedish dmen who occasionally take a bit longer to reach their peak.

Klefbom reminds me slightly of V Herman. I'm not going to say that Klefbom will ever be a Hedman, but just because he hasn't produced yet it doesn't mean he won't ever. V Hedman didn't crack 30 points in his first four seasons. Then he blew up.

Klefbom has a prime opportunity in Edmonton. If he can take advantage, he can really be next years big breakout dman.

[Sulla]

Sekera's injury helps Klefbom but personally I think Huberdeau is worth more... Especially when games start getting played again

[SelkeSmooth]

To answer your question, I'd definitely be pursuing a + if the meat of the deal is Huberdeau for Klefbom. Jags has a great point in maybe looking for goalie help instead of D help. Mrazek and Grubs could easily be backups next season.