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    Hey Guys,

    I'm in a full, points only keeper league and received this trade offer - Laine+Barzal for Ekblad+Hintz. I haven't been able to come to a decision on my own as there are lots of pros and cons here. Here's my team currently if you're looking for strength and weaknesses:

    F: Anthony Cirelli, Sean Monahan, Kirby Dach, Quinton Byfield, Trevor Zegras, Roope Hintz, Jakub Vrana, Alexandre Texier, Nick Suzuki, Andre Burakovsky, Dylan Cozens, Clayton Keller, Nikita Kucherov
    D: Mikhail Sergachev, Bowen Byram, Erik Brannstrom, Evan Bouchard, Filip Hronek, Aaron Ekblad
    G: Ilya Sorokin, MacKenzie Blackwood, Spencer Knight, Jake Oettinger

    I am in a rebuild as the team I inherited in this league wasn't going anywhere.

    Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Please let me know if you have any questions or want more info.

    Thanks!

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    Default Re: Ekblad+Hintz FOR Laine+Barzal

    Welcome to the forums!

    Id do that deal every time. Yes. OGM is selling them because Laine is in the doghouse and Barzal operating under Trotz but the players will outlast the coaches imo.

    After you make this trade you will need to invest in some D so you should be able to trade one of your new forwards for a better D than Ekblad. I suggest trying to make the deal with one if the GMs that vetos your first trade ��

    How many teams in your league? Just curious because your team is a couple seasons from being a force if its a larger pool.


    *wait for more responses, i might be overlooking something with Hintz, he is good but not nearly as skilled as the other two. Ekblad wasnt missed enough. Im liking Forsling.

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    Thanks for the warm welcome and advice!

    A big worry was the glaring hole on D, but if Ekblad's ceiling is only 45ish points, then that's replaceable. There's no vetoing in our league, but should still be able to trade for another defenceman. Plus there's Power and Hughes in the upcoming draft. Loads of potential there.

    There are 11 teams in this league. Thanks for the vote of confidence! Really hoping this potential turns into reality.

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    Yeah, you should go for this deal. It'll probably be a great one to look back on in a year or two!
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    Default Re: Ekblad+Hintz FOR Laine+Barzal

    I like this as well. BTW, Laine has indeed outlasted Torts and that's good for Laine anyway you look at it (:
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    Default Re: Ekblad+Hintz FOR Laine+Barzal

    The leash being released from Laine makes this a great gamble. And even if Ekblad really delivers (like a 1st overall should), I agree he’s replaceable on your team.

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    Default Re: Ekblad+Hintz FOR Laine+Barzal

    I would take that gamble for sure! Laine/Barzal FTW!

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    Default Re: Ekblad+Hintz FOR Laine+Barzal

    I like that deal, although either side could turn out to be the winner. I feel Ekblad's ceiling is 50+, but this isn't a multi-cat.
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    Default Re: Ekblad+Hintz FOR Laine+Barzal

    I like Ekblad a lot. But those 2 forwards are pretty good and improves your lineup a lot. It won't be so easy to find a Dman like Ekblad but like others have said you can try dealing for one. Good luck
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    Default Re: Ekblad+Hintz FOR Laine+Barzal

    I am a little more on the fence than everyone else seems to be. I think Hintz turns into a great point producer and Ekblad will be a top 10 dman in the years to come. Laine can score but not many apples. Until Barzal gets better help, he will never reach his true potential.
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    Default Re: Ekblad+Hintz FOR Laine+Barzal

    I agree with CaptainCanuck - it looks like the name recognition plays a factor here. Hintz because he’s coming out of nowhere and Ekblad because he took so long to develop... but both looked legit this season if you ask me.

    Laine worries me, yes he can score 4 in a game but he looks like he doesn’t care most of the time.

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    Default Re: Ekblad+Hintz FOR Laine+Barzal

    Honestly, I want nothing to do with Laine. IMO he’s overrated and can’t carry offense on his own. Give me Hintz/Ekblad
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