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Originally Posted by Nelson
Harman Dayal and Max Bultman from the Athletic (non-insiders) speculated on trades involving Tanev and Markstrom.
I won't share any more details other than the actual trade proposals because the article is behind a paywall, but here are the trade proposals:
Tanev (50% retained) to Dallas for 2024 2nd, Ty Dellandrea, 2026 4th; and
Markstrom (25% retained) to New Jersey for 2025 2nd + Alexander Holtz.
My opinions:
The return for Tanev feels pretty underwhelming. Dellandrea looks like a bottom-6 center to me. He's 23. Maybe there's a little bit of upside there? Maybe? The 2nd and the 4th are also long shots. So, I could see this return going nowhere, although who knows with draft picks? Maybe the Flames make a great pick. But that's a lot of maybes.
The return for Markstrom also feels underwhelming, but I'm willing to acknowledge my expectations might be too high. Holtz feels like a good get. He's currently playing on the Devils 4th line. So, I would be excited to see if more opportunity could cause the 2020 7th overall pick to explode. Also, RH RW, which is a rare commodity. It would be nice to have two young ones with potential, in Holtz and Coronato. However, I want a center! We already have a lot of prospects on the wings.
What are your opinions?
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I could probably live with the Tanev deal if they wait until deadline day to get a 1st and it doesn't transpire (although I think it will) but the Markstrom trade is definitely a no go. Conroy won't move Markstrom unless that overpay is there because he doesn't have to and that isn't it.