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Rollin' on the River
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Who would you rather have

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If you can only have one of the two of Jason Robertson or William Nylander

Which of the tour are you making the trade for? Considering that both will be paid around the same. I would almost rather have Nelander because he would be the perfect compliment to Dvorsky on the second line.

What would it take?

Neighbors
Adam Jiricek
11th Overall
15th overall


For

Nylander
Joseph Woll
And Brandon Carlo (1 year remaining)

Would you?

Hollowell/Thomas/Snuggerud
Buchnevich/Dvorsky/Nylander
Carbonneau/Suter/Stenberg
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Re: Who would you rather have

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The cost for Robertson gives me paw
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Re: Who would you rather have

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sdaltons wrote: 07 May 2026 14:01 pm The cost for Robertson gives me paw
Same. But it’s not like you’re paying a premium for a 30 something free agent. The guys 26 years old and has put up 4 seasons of 40+
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Re: Who would you rather have

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Rollin' on the River wrote: 07 May 2026 13:36 pm If you can only have one of the two of Jason Robertson or William Nylander

Which of the tour are you making the trade for? Considering that both will be paid around the same. I would almost rather have Nelander because he would be the perfect compliment to Dvorsky on the second line.

What would it take?

Neighbors
Adam Jiricek
11th Overall
15th overall


For

Nylander
Joseph Woll
And Brandon Carlo (1 year remaining)

Would you?

Hollowell/Thomas/Snuggerud
Buchnevich/Dvorsky/Nylander
Carbonneau/Suter/Stenberg
Nylander is 30 years old, not making that deal for Neighbours and Jiricek let alone the two picks.
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Re: Who would you rather have

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Walter Sobchak00 wrote: 07 May 2026 14:14 pm
Rollin' on the River wrote: 07 May 2026 13:36 pm If you can only have one of the two of Jason Robertson or William Nylander

Which of the tour are you making the trade for? Considering that both will be paid around the same. I would almost rather have Nelander because he would be the perfect compliment to Dvorsky on the second line.

What would it take?

Neighbors
Adam Jiricek
11th Overall
15th overall


For

Nylander
Joseph Woll
And Brandon Carlo (1 year remaining)

Would you?

Hollowell/Thomas/Snuggerud
Buchnevich/Dvorsky/Nylander
Carbonneau/Suter/Stenberg
Nylander is 30 years old, not making that deal for Neighbours and Jiricek let alone the two picks.
That’s fair. Age is a factor with Nylander going forward.
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Re: Who would you rather have

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Both are good producers. But are they meaningful producers, or just empty calories? Neither has led their team very far in the playoffs, and at least in Nylander's case there are plenty of detractors who say he's part of the problem in Toronto (less familiar with the rumors around Robertson).

If we're going to trade futures for current younger veterans to accelerate the build, I want proven winners (who aren't available). I want guys who:

1. Play their best hockey when it matters,
2. Drag their teammates into the battle, and
3. Make their linemates better.

That's asking a LOT, which is why I'd rather just build through the draft while hoping for another swing at trading for someone like a Matthew Tkachuk, who only comes available every few years.

IMO, of all the rumored "possibly available guys", only Brady comes close to what I want. And I really don't want Brady (IMO, I think if his last name were Smith, he wouldn't have half the reputation he has).

If I HAD to pick between Robertson and Nylander, I'd go with the younger Robertson, as he may still have a little runway to develop into a better playoff performer.
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Re: Who would you rather have

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Rollin' on the River wrote: 07 May 2026 14:13 pm
sdaltons wrote: 07 May 2026 14:01 pm The cost for Robertson gives me paw
Same. But it’s not like you’re paying a premium for a 30 something free agent. The guys 26 years old and has put up 4 seasons of 40+
You actually still don't get it? 8O
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Re: Who would you rather have

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sdaltons wrote: 07 May 2026 14:28 pm
Rollin' on the River wrote: 07 May 2026 14:13 pm
sdaltons wrote: 07 May 2026 14:01 pm The cost for Robertson gives me paw
Same. But it’s not like you’re paying a premium for a 30 something free agent. The guys 26 years old and has put up 4 seasons of 40+
You actually still don't get it? 8O
You actually think I’d entertain you about a 3 day old typo?

Stick to hockey or comment somewhere else.
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Re: Who would you rather have

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Rollin' on the River wrote: 07 May 2026 15:13 pm
sdaltons wrote: 07 May 2026 14:28 pm
Rollin' on the River wrote: 07 May 2026 14:13 pm
sdaltons wrote: 07 May 2026 14:01 pm The cost for Robertson gives me paw
Same. But it’s not like you’re paying a premium for a 30 something free agent. The guys 26 years old and has put up 4 seasons of 40+
You actually still don't get it? 8O
You actually think I’d entertain you about a 3 day old typo?

Stick to hockey or comment somewhere else.
That's not how a typo works. You very obviously thought that was the expression. Glad I could help you.
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Re: Who would you rather have

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sdaltons wrote: 07 May 2026 15:27 pm
Rollin' on the River wrote: 07 May 2026 15:13 pm
sdaltons wrote: 07 May 2026 14:28 pm
Rollin' on the River wrote: 07 May 2026 14:13 pm
sdaltons wrote: 07 May 2026 14:01 pm The cost for Robertson gives me paw
Same. But it’s not like you’re paying a premium for a 30 something free agent. The guys 26 years old and has put up 4 seasons of 40+
You actually still don't get it? 8O
You actually think I’d entertain you about a 3 day old typo?

Stick to hockey or comment somewhere else.
That's not how a typo works. You very obviously thought that was the expression. Glad I could help you.
I very obviously was using talk to text considering that entire post was riddled with typos.
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Re: Who would you rather have

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sdaltons wrote: 07 May 2026 14:01 pm The cost for Robertson gives me paw
I'll admit I Lol'd.
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Re: Who would you rather have

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Sunneez Teef wrote: 07 May 2026 15:41 pm
sdaltons wrote: 07 May 2026 14:01 pm The cost for Robertson gives me paw
I'll admit I Lol'd.
I did too.

It’s pretty funny for a typo.