The Rangers and Senators made a very noteworthy trade on June 18, 2016:
In this post I will evaluate this trade from the perspective of a New York Rangers fan. I plan to evaluate the following aspects of this trade:
- Statistics-based performance review
- Statistics-based usage review
- Brief “eye test” statements
- Contract, cap, and asset considerations
- Concluding remarks
1. Statistics-Based Performance Review
Unless noted otherwise, all of the charts to follow were constructed using 2014-16 data for 5v5 situations with zone-, score-, and venue adjustments where applicable. The data has been sourced from Corsica. I will frequently use stats that say “/60”, which means the stat is adjusted to “per 60 minutes of time on ice.” This addresses any difference in time on ice by these players.
Here are some basic player data just to set the stage:
| Brassard | Zibanejad | |
| Age | 28.8 | 23.3 |
| Height | 6’1″ | 6’2″ |
| Weight | 205 lbs | 220 lbs |
| Shoots | L | R |
| GP | 241 | 230 ( + 6 AHL) |
Continue reading “A Detailed Analysis of the Brassard for Zibanejad Trade”
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