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Originally Posted by ForeverFlameFan
Islanders: One thought I have is Pageau for Kadri. They were really into Kadri when he was a UFA, would they take another stab at him? Kadri is a way better point producer, this puts Barzal on the RW for good, and we get out of that contract our earlier than expected. As much as I love Kadri, I would rather we have a contrat that expires in 2 seasons after this one. Kadri and Zadorov (50%) for Romanov and Pageau?
Stars: Since Johnston isn't on the table, I'd ask for Harley, (Hanifin replacement), Bourque, or Stankoven. Mainly Stankoven.
Coyotes: Aim high and try for Guenther or Geekie. If not one of those, then a handful of those 2nd round picks would be nice. We have great scouts.
Toronto: I feel the same way. Unless it's Knies I don't want any prospects. Just give us picks and a player to flip in a three way trade or something. Don't really have appealing assets, so Treliving would need to offer a good bit to be a suitor. Tanev for Klingberg + 1st would be A okay with me.
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Knies, Guenther, Stankoven, all of these players are gold in a cap world. I could see them moving for a cost-controlled top player on a good to great contract, but not for a pending UFA (re-signed as part of deal or not).
Moving Lindholm 2 years ago, you have every shot to get a can't-miss NHL prospect. Now? A pending UFA that will cost you $8M+ at term to retain? Not so much.
I think we can expect first-round picks and/or prospects in return. But I think we need to manage our expectations that these blue-chippers are a) available, and b) would be part of any deal.