I agree with the posters who mentioned that we need more Sam Bennett's and not less. Dude finally bought into the team system and actually found his role under a good coach.
If we trade Sam Bennett then I only see a situation where we go full circle and realize there is no one tough on this team who can assist in big scoring plays. Which leads us to replace him with Chris Stewart's and James Neal's, where we end up sorry for buying into players past their prime.
That said I would jump all over a Zucker/Rask/Kessel deal.
Give me the ol' Cincinnati Triple!
To Pittsburgh
CGY 1st + Rask (C) + Zucker (LW/RW)
To Minnesota
Jankowski (C) + Frolik (LW/RW) + Johnson (D)
To Calgary
Kessel (RW) + McCann (LW/C)
Getting Jared McCann from Pittsburgh would be solid, and a kick in the balls to Vancouver whenever we have to play them. Skilled, physical 3rd liner, played up with Crosby too, and (correct me if I'm wrong) played on Florida's PK unit too. Playing really well on Team Canada right now.
Also, I know this is kind of a shotty deal for Minnesota so maybe they get something else more from Calgary or Pittsburgh.
Johnny - Mony - Kessel
Tkachuk - Backlund - Lindholm
McCann - Bennett - Czarnik
Mangiapane - Ryan - Neal
Spicy!
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