This is not a knock on Scheistel, but Ben Blood is 10x the player Scheistel was.
He was the best defensive D man on the Tappara roster last year, without question.
He lead all D men in +/- whilst only playing 37 games, and with +15 almost lead the entire team (+16 leads).
Just my opinion on it though. We signed him because he couldn't get a Liiga contract (paying a significant amount more), and then re-signed there after us and had his best season yet, he was still improving, rather than on the decline.
I whole heartedly disagree that Scheistel was even close to Ben Blood - and Scheistel was a decent enough player.
But completely respect your opinion on it also