My approach to the TDL

Why a 2021 late pick instead of a 2020 5th you say? With the plethora of picks in the 2020 draft, Bergevin will likely look at getting an asset that lasts into next season. As a future trade chip as need be, which is of higher value than another late rounder in the 2020 draft.

Conditional 2nd rounder in 2021. If Tatar either resigns with the Pens or they reach the Conference Finals in either seasons, the 2nd round pick becomes a top 10 protected 2021 1st rd pick.

Reasoning for the Pens is having Crosby, Malkin, & Letang force the GM`s hands to make one last push at a cup.

With the recent injuries to McDonagh & Rutta, and their core group pushing for a cup, TBL goes out and outbids all other teams on the market by offering two first round picks.

MTL retains 50% of Petry`s contract.

Edmonton goes after scoring help, hoping to have Galchenyuk turn his career around.

Conditional 3rd rd pick that becomes a 2nd round pick if Kovalchuk plays in at least 50% of the games until the end of the season and Boston reaches the 2nd round of the playoffs.

With the recent injuries to Calgary`s defense, the team goes out and gets a rental on the market.