Here I sit in my armchair

I think this might be worth a shot for the Ducks. The pick would be 51st as of now and cap space isn't an issue. Someone will have to slot in at RD next year with Klingberg and Shattenkirk likely gone and I doubt two prospects will fill in, which I think wouldn't be a good idea to begin with. But if Verbeek thinks he can get a better RD this summer that fits in better, I doubt this happens.

I would of course accept that offer as the Anaheim GM, but you should know that several of us Ducks adherents have agreed to accept the later of Ottawa's two 2024 seconds for Zaitsev, with the Anaheim 2024 sixth going back.

Edmonton declines.