THW Expansion Draft Trade analyzed

Gardiner trade is reasonable, similar to Staal deal last year. Wings are supposedly considering buying out Dekeyser tho, even if they don't, it doesn't seem like they have plans to play him much, certainly not as 1LD

Not sure how I would feel about trading away Svechikov. Looking at this trade I'd say Carolina wins cause I'm high on him, definitely want the Red Wings to give him a actual shot in the lineup before shipping him off.
Also by comparison his PPG this season was 0.38 while Zadina was 0.39. I know Zadina has a higher ceiling and played more games but just showing as a comparison since Zadina is often considered one of Detroits top wingers

Maybe Vrana can motivate Zadina.

Doesn't give a reason to trade svech. If Detroit can find a line that's reasonable for him him to play on that works I think his value would be much higher than what it is now

I agree. They should played Svech more. So far Zadina has been a disappointment .