I would like to attack the other Jimmy Hayes rumor instead, far more interesting IMO.
1st overall for B Tkachuk and 3rd overall.
Ottawa would be pretty dumb to do this, but historically speaking it just fits so well as a Daigle like blunder (though I do think Lafreniere will be good at the NHL level, just not substantially better than Brady.)
What I am more interested in is if NYR would consider an additional deal to follow.
Johnny+Hanifin for Brady Tkachuk+De Angelo
NYR instantly becomes the most electric offense in the league with Panarin and Johnny. Hanifin brings a much different flavor and potentially a better long term fit than De Angelo on the back end.
I know De Angelo is despised by some on the boards, but people can grow up (hopefully he does) and he does bring a crazy amount of offensive potential from the back, something we lack. His swagger could also be of benefit to the squad. The case for trying to acquire Tkachuk version 3.0 is clear.
Ready to take my lumps
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