Atkinson for Rakell

[kenny0491]

Team in my sig. Should I trade my Atkinson straight up for his Rakell? With Panarin getting traded to Columbus I now have 3 Blue Jacket forwards. I'd like to trade on of them, and Dubinsky's peripherals are so valuable. At best, I feel like Atkinson might match last season's point total. Is Rakell a good enough return, or should I try and get a draft pick thrown is as well? Or should I not be worried and keep Atkinson?

[StuntMan12]

I prefer Atkinson here but not by too much. Both are due for regressions but by the looks of it Rakell may have the bigger regression with his shooting % being very unsustainable. Atkinson on the other hand, although high is a little more sustainable.

Projections for next season:
GP/G/A/PTS
Cam Atkinson (CBJ) (28 years old) 79-30-26-56 (assuming he shoots 230 times at a corrected percentage of 13%)
Rickard Rakell (ANA) (24 years old) 74-26-23-49 (assuming he shoots 180 times at a more realistic 14.5%)

Atkinson went from 11.9% shooting in 15/16 to a 14.6% shooting in 16/17
Rakell went from 11.8% shooting in 15/16 to a 18.6% shooting in 16/17

With Panarin coming to Columbus i'm more intrigued how it will effect Atkinson's totals, could give him more assists and points, should be an interesting year for them.

[FinnishFlash]

I prefer Atkinson

[Axeman33]

I also prefer Atkinson. Don't lose sleep about owning three Blue Jackets.

[dejeanneret]

Another vote for Atkinson. It's a little closer without SOGs as a category, but I still think Atkinson is the clear better option.