Silfverberg had two more regular season goals than Connolly this year, and will be gone as UFA after 1? Burakovsky could be around for nine more years, or more? Could be better?

I love the Detroit trade. Only problem is he would be taking up a roster spot for Hronek and/or Hicketts, but he would be pretty easy to flip for a pick while retaining his salary (Carolina, Nashville, San Jose). We have plenty of defensive leadership with Kronwall, Daley, and Green (very likely he re-signs). Anaheim trade makes sense too, Ducks need more forward depth and speed, Burakovsky's injuries are a big concern, opens up roster spots for cheaper options with maybe more upside. All while getting a 20+ goal scorer who is defensively responsible. I think Samsonov will be in Hershey next season though, maybe a cheap older back up like Johnson or Pavelec on a 1 year deal for less than a million. Also as a Red Wings fan I was so happy Washington beat the Penguins and won the cup. Ovie's and Oshie's reactions were priceless.

Or, you know.. he could be re-signed if he’s a good fit, like Oshie and Eller. But yeah, Burakovsky might have a slightly higher ceiling and is Costcontrolled a little longer. But Silfverberg fits Caps PP2, is a good PK’er.
Also the playoff thing, Silfverberg has 45 pts in 69games, Bura&Connolly have 25 pts in 80 games amongst them.

Hard no for red wings...we will not trade assets for grubby ..we WILL sign a UFA goalie... Will NOT trade Jensen &/or a pick for an old slow vet D that makes too much $ especially since we're gonna be tight up to cap & we're pushing our kids for roster spots...orlov & djoos etc might be a different story..but we're going young NOT OLD ..this isn't an uncapped 1990's anymore sorry