Quote (Twax @ Dec 12 2018 01:32pm)
I think it depends of which teams as well. For a team that is in their contention window, I'd take Marchand over RNH every time. I think 7M is more than a fair contract for what he brings, he's one of the top wingers in the game. Sure the last 2-3 years it could look ugly but for a team who is really to challenge for a Cup it's more than worth it imo.
For a team that's rebuilding I think you could take RNH if you're confident you can re-sign him in 3 years.
RNH is perfect career timeline wise for oilers and far better than Marchand. Picking a 30 year old at the start or a year or so shy of when you should be at your best bet to win window is foolish. RNH age from now to end of 97 contract , 25 to 32 , his prime. Marchands 30 to 37, already on the down swing most likely.
Also RNH value cannot be measured by stats , he’s our Patrice bergavon. There no role Hopkins can’t fill and do very well in.