trade flood gates open

Olofsson is too old for SJ's time line and Buffalo would rather keep him and his 40 goals pace for a playoff run

Why is SJ sending a pick? they won't.

I was listening to a podcast today and they made it seem as if San Jose is still trying to compete, which I thought someone that has Olofsson's goal scoring prowess, would mean they would want someone to contribute now. I would like to keep Olofsson for at least this season because he has provided the depth scoring we need, but I felt as if he made more sense than someone such as Middelstadt.

Meier trade is a bit light but not far off. I'd say the 1st round pick, protected, should also be "protected" the other way in that if Buffalo makes the playoffs, the Vegas 2nd becomes Buffalo's 2024 unprotected or top 2 protected. The prospect coming back to SJ isnt top tier and as one commenter noted Oloffson doesn't fit with the rebuild timing.

They're 16 points back of a wild card, they can try to be competitive but they're basically already eliminated from the playoffs. Mittlestadt who's younger, was a center, a recent 1st would make less sense? I think they would bank on turning him around.