Why would it be a joke? A 4th overall pick plus pick 23 in the first is an overpayment when you might leverage yourself into the Stanley Cup finals next year? Shane Wright isn't ready for primetime yet, but will be a good center, in time. If it were the other way around, I could see the Leafs parting with a similar package, if it got us into a position to win it all.
- PrinceLH
LH because its preposterous.
First Seattle has no need or spot for Nylander and he would only screw up the team pay scale. With Eberle, McCann, Burakovsky, Schwartz, Kartye etc wtc even with the teams current rfa/ufa simply not a hole or fit.
Second Seattle, while having an amazing cinderella run, is a second year expansion team building depth. We are not planning deep runs every year or close to it yet. The weak pacific division really is a benefit but... thinking Francis is going to trade off picks/prospects isnt really his style or expected.
Really there is no fit at all.
I'd pay more attention perhaps to LA but really? Colorado! No Landeskog next year now they could benefit adding Willy and look to move assets as they're still a playoff and cup contender.