How Dallas could afford Oettinger Robertson and Kane

Given the inter-divisional tax, I genuinely don't see an outcome where the Stars make this deal without Bourque going back to Chicago. Gurianov makes sense, Kiviranta doesn't. Harley isn't a substantial enough piece imo to make this return go unless Chicago really doesn't find the market it wants for Kane.

As much as the deal is fair value for both teams, I gotta think Dallas declines Harley is going to be a huge part of the defense not only this year but years to come with the departure of Klingberg. I think Dellandrea makes more sense for Dallas, tho would understand if Chicago says no

Agree for the most part. I think any Dallas/Chicago deal around Kane likely goes Bourque/Gurianov/Faksa and some sort of conditional 2nd that turns into a 1st based on either playoff performance or Kane re-signing. Maybe something like

Bourque
Gurianov
Faksa
2024 2nd

2nd becomes a 1st in 2024 if either A. Dallas makes the WCF or B. Kane re-signs

I’m just very reluctant to give up Bourque AND the 1st if there’s no immediate success or Kane past the 2022-23 season. I’d do. Bourque and the 2nd or a 1st and a prospect who will still translate as an NHLer but not as high of a ceiling like a Dellandrea, or Stranges

Delly prolly doesn’t get it done. But 💯 agree Harley can’t be traded after letting Klinger walk

Absolutely. I really think we’re all underestimating how great a pair of Harley-Miller is gonna be this year. I think it’s gonna surprise a lot of people and the defense will be fine as is. Is there room for improvement? Absolutely. But I don’t think it’ll be as bad as we all think