Quoting: TheBoyDuddus
Number of 40 point seasons for Whitey: 1
Number of 40 point seasons for Beauvillier: 0
Obviously it's a hand picked stat, like White's 82 point pace this year, but I'm just trying to say that in no way should upgrading from White to Beauvillier cost a 1st plus. White hasnt been as consistent but the fact that his best season is better than Beauvillier's best while playing on a considerably worse team in Ottawa just shows that there is a decent player in there. On top of that it's not like Beauvillier's signed for considerably less money. Only 600k/year less against the cap.
The upgrade is marginal at best and if it's going to cost a 1st+ then I'd much rather keep the picks, spend the extra 600k/year and hedge my bets on White settling in to a middle 6 role.
My response in another ACGM
I take White over Beauvillier every day.
Beauvillier is a career 0.46 PPG winger, 42.9% career faceoffs, is 5'11" 180lbs
White is a career 0.44 PPG centre, 45.8% career faceoffs, is 6'1" 194lbs, and most importantly, is a right hand shot
White is bigger and heavier, plays excellent defence, and has a similar PPG while playing for a rebuilding team. White is an exceptional skater, a relentless forechecker, and a reliable back checker.
Edit: I can add more, Beauvillier is a chip and chase forward wheras White can carry the puck up ice and into the O zone as well as chip and chase. White also lives in front of the net, and isn't afraid of the dirty areas. The only positive I can add in favour of Beauvillier is that he has a better shot, but that doesn't make White's shot bad, it's just not as good.
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