August 21, 2008
Another Way to be the Most Valuable Player
"...which NHL players are worth the most in a one-for-one swap?"
As most will agree, Scott Cullen thinks it's Ovie.
The guidelines of the exercise was such:
1. Contract - It's better to have a long-term deal, if the price is right for the production, because the team knows that they have that asset for a definite period of time. The cap hit of the contract is obviously important as well. After all, getting a player to provide similar production to another player at a fraction of the price provides significant value to the franchise.
On the other hand, players that are closing in on free agency aren't as valuable because they may only provide a season's worth of value.
2. Age - A young player has potential that, while it may not be realized yet, is undeniably worth something on the trade market. It's how guys like Steven Stamkos and Kyle Turris made this list.
At the other end of the spectrum, as a player gets older, his impact tends to diminish, naturally decreasing trade value.
Ovechkin is the best player in the league at the young age of 23. He also has a guaranteed a contract until 2021. Any GM would kill to have him on their team.
And with that Ovechkin finds yet another way to win MVP honors.
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