I really like the trades and signings you've made. They make next year's setup very nice and are realistic with Kessel trade talks and interest in Domi. The problem I have is in the Kessel trade. I understand why you included Hunwick to get rid of his salary but I don't think that would decrease the value of the trade as much as you might be thinking. Getting Hjalmarsson might be a nice addition but Andersson is NHL ready and if you trade Sheary for a kid who is ready to play, there's not sense in filling up his spot where he can develop and be Schultz's replacement in 2 years. Kessel is such an elite player that he requires a quality NHL player, 1st round pick, and quality prospect and the least imo. There were talks earlier in the year about OTT trading Karlsson if teams would be willing to take on Bobby Ryan's contract. Although a trade didn't go through, many teams considered it becuase of how elite EK is. I think th same is going on here. You can get Domi, maybe ARI '18 2nd becuase their 1st is so high, and a prospect like Tyler Steenbergen or Pierre Olivier-Joseph. Even including Hunwick's contract, I still think Kessel's value is still high

I don't see anything wrong with the trades you made per se, but, I don't like the overall makeup of the roster. If you are trading Kessel, you need to get a good, young, impact forward back in return. I like Domi, and think he has upside, but not enough for me to make that trade. You've traded Kessel and Sheary (over 50 goals scored last year), and only added Domi (9 goals, season high of 18 2 years ago) back in return. These trades focus too much on defense, and do not give enough return up front. The team becomes weaker up front with nothing in WBS in terms of top 6 forwards.

I'd rather just see Sheary and something other than ZAR go for Andersson, and trade Kessel elsewhere for a better return up front. An example....Sam Reinhart from Buffalo.

i like both deals but i think you do one or the other not both.
The Kessel deal getting Hjalm gives you a nice bottom pair with JO.
I would prefer to keep Sheary for his scoring punch. A 4th line with him-Sheahan and Riley Nash would be nice.

Kessel just said no to you trying to trade him to AZ