Center options

My thoughts on these

ARI - these two...dunno if they're really upgrades over Rossi and JEE. Schmaltz is one of the worst faceoff guys in the league, and Dvorak is more of a meh 2C, high end 3C.

FLA - dunno about that either...expecting that if FLA moves Barkov, it'd have to be for a bigger haul than the latest Dubois trade. This ain't really it.

PHI - can't see them dealing Patrick, but Frost+Ghost+2nd for Dumba is a very interesting deal in my opinion.

NSH - can't see them taking Zuccarello. That contract is already bad, and it's only getting worse. Ryjo is still a lot younger.

SJ - why would Hertl get the same package as Barkov? He ain't half of the guy, really. Think MIN would be better off signing the guy as FA...or Barkov for that matter.

Tried to be clear in my description but apparently I wasn't clear enough. These aren't final trade packages, just some pieces that would be on the table for these guys. Barkov would certainly cost more and Hertl wouldn't return all of that from us (I'm thinking something a little bit less than the Duchene package that Ottawa gave up).

Pass on this. Hertl will likely stick in SJ so the deal would have to include someone with the potential to replace him, which Boldy doesnt have.

Also disagree with the guy who thinks Hertl is significantly worse than Barkov.

I don't think MN goes big with getting a center this year. Maybe they try and pick up a rental one at the TDL but not spending much to get them.

Colin White is an option I've been thinking about. He's been in the doghouse in OTT and might be able to be gotten at a reasonable price.

Like I said, I don't think the Sharks will trade him. But if Wilson decides to tear it down then the Sharks could get a really nice package of picks/prospects for him.