Too little for Karlsson, Rakell instead of JT. Brown and then maybe Ottawa might except.

And vanek alone can get better return elsewhere

So you think we need to add an elite, 1st line, scoring winger on pace for another 30 goal season being paid 3.8M for the next 5 seasons on top of a guy looking set to become a dynamic top 4 D-man (Montour), a former 1st rounder, another 1st rounder that is currently a lottery pick and a 2nd rounder to get 1.5 years of Karlsson at a decent rate before he demands 10-12 million. Yeah, I don’t think I’ve seen a single OTT fan demand nor expect such a ridiculous return.

Regardless, we cannot afford Karlsson long-term. I’d pass on the OP, but it’s an enticing offer and a fair price (minus Rakell of course).



Doubt it. Don’t see Vanek getting more than a very late 1st.

Mayebe, I'd still rather get that out of him

Fine, but preferring a very late 1st isn’t the same as Vanek being worth Pettersson + Megna + 2nd + 3rd alone. That package is worth more than a very late 1st after all.

I don't think the Ducks are the right team to deal for Karlsson, and while that's a great haul for EK, I don't think it has quite the high end (potential elite) aspect that needs to be there. Not sure why waiver wire pick up JT Brown belongs in there. Montour's upside is a top 4 (non-elite) offensive specialist. Jones' ceiling is probably in the mold of a more physical Krieder, but the safe bet is a middle-six complimentary winger. The Ducks 1st and 2nd will be later round picks in this scenario, so there's not huge appeal there. I just don't think EK works without Anaheim being willing to give up better value from it's current roster and prospect pool (I'm thinking one of Rakell or Lindholm + Sam Steel + 1st +...).

Not sure why the Ducks move Vermette if they are going for it this big. Doesn't make sense to me.

Hutton/Vanek is cool, not sure if that's enough of a package though unless the 'Nucks are blinded by desire to unite the Megna brothers :P

Brown and Vermette was traded away to make the money work. Respecting the feedback, though.