My Girard for his Parayko

[TheZamboniGuy]

Girard(COL) is 4.7M cheaper then Parayko, and got ton of potential, but would you consider acquiring Parayko for Girard?
With Tyson Barrie ahead of him, how long you think Girard takes to post 40+ regulary?
Do you think Parayko can get another gear and be that 1st pairing top PP guy one day?
THX guys!

[RizzeeDizzee]

I think (as do the Dobberhockey readers: https://forums.dobbersports.com/show...ven-Defensemen) that Girard makes big strides this season and in doing so likely finishes within 3-5 points of Parayko. In a cap league that makes him the one to own of the two.

[B3tt3rMan]

Both are going to be in similar situations, with Pietrangelo and Barrie both being UFA's in two years. Both will be the number 2 guy behind those two mentioned there.

Girard is RFA in two years, Para is inked for four more years.

I don't think Girard breaks 40 this season, or next. Which will mean he'll probably get somewhere along the lines of Para's current 5.5 mill contract. After that I think he'll start to shine, with the added cost to the team I think they start to play him more and who knows what will come of Barrie at that time.

Para should be around 40 or so this season and probably next. He's in the same boat as Girard as it comes to his continued success though.

I'd rather hold onto Girard long term here, but I don't think you can really go wrong with either.

[lucafen4]

in a points only league, Parayko loses tons of value. I'd make that swap. Hell in a start up points only dynasty draft I took Girard with Parayko still on the board

[TheZamboniGuy]

Thx a lot for the answer, that make the decisions easier!

[saucelife90]

Another thing to keep in mind (but don't put too much weight into it) is, there's consistently been rumours of Barrie being traded for the past few seasons. Not saying it happens, but it has an eerily similar vibe to the Duchene situation. If that does happen, Girard instantly becomes the PP1 QB and his value skyrockets.