This is a continuation of my series on player trade evaluations, ranging from the Leafs ‘second-tier’ wingers here and here to the most talked-about top-four options, Matt Dumba and Josh Manson.
My previous reviews focused on the numbers, using tools like my SKATR interactive visualization, which resides here at MLHS and the heap maps of hockeyviz.com (behind a paywall). SKATR’s glossary and guide can be found at the link if you have any questions.
The Search
Miner Background
Searching for a player who meets several criteria among hundreds of defensemen can take a very long time, or you can jot down the names that come up in trade discussions and hockey media.