Should the Capitals Trade Marcus Johansson?

Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty When developing players, organizations often come to crossroads.  Is this guy who we really thought he was?  Do we want to build around him? Is he expendable, or an untouchable? Among many fans and media, such has become of Marcus Johansson. The 21-year-old Swedish center, who recently finished his second season in the NHL, has not been terrible in his two seasons in a Washington sweater.  After recording 13 goals and 14 assists in his rookie season, he took a big step forward in terms of point production this year, scoring 14 goals and adding 32 assists for 42 points. Those are not stellar numbers by any stretch of the imagination but they are not terrible. And with any young player, patience must be a virtue – expecting a late first round pick to contribute at a top level right away is unrealistic.  But would the Capitals be better off trading Johansson? First, it is important to take a look at Johansson’s more advanced metrics, beginning with puck...