Re: Trade Advice to Improve Defensive Depth
In your scoring format (Pts + PPP/Blks @ 0.5) and set-up (9F, 5!!!D) Josi is going to be one of the most valuable players imo.
You know the quality of your league so if you feel like your offer is legit then go for it - that would be a massive win for you. But from the outside, it looks like you're trying to trade off your 2 lowest-producing guys for an elite 1 guy in return.
2-for-1 trades are tough in most leagues that aren't dynasties, since you're almost always getting 2 dimes for a quarter. Even 3 dimes for a quarter isn't usually worth it since guys you stream are worth a nickel each.
Not sure of your G scoring but in an 8-team league, G is the position I'd care the least about. So if Otter could bring you in an elite skater (especially a Dman), I'd happily make that move.
You've definitely got the "right" mentality - consolidate your talent - it's just that this current offer doesn't likely move the needle for the Josi owner.
Good luck!
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