Duclair

Poulin and Smith aren’t prospects at all. They’re AHL players.

Sharks might consider this but with no retention on Duclair.

Smith might be, but I think Poulin has the chance to be a decent bottom-six player. The Pens just simply don't have the time to wait and find out. Regardless, in terms of value for a Duclair trade? It's fair value.

A 2nd is enough for Duclair at full cap. The prospects are the incentive for the retention. It's fair.

It’s not that your evaluation is off (if anything you’re overpaying lol) - but the Sharks only have 1 retention slot.

I think many fans are speculating it’ll be for Couture - or involved in a larger cap related deal (maybe it’s being a 3-way, maybe it’s for Barabanov or Duclair to cap strapped team for an overpay, who knows).

They’re suggesting the Sharks be happier with a more clean trade less pieces/ no retention.