Quoting: VoynovsParoleOfficerGuy
i agree with everything you are saying: the problem is that with NYI,VGK,SJS,TBL,NYR+ a few others all bidding for his services now it is not going to be a "fair" trade.
Skjei replaces EK65 and Hajek is in their pipe line to develop.
Namest is the cherry on top.
I would change the 2019 1st to the 2019 conditional second from TBL upon aditional review.
We lose the trade but at the end of the day we get A cornerstone player and it makes NY way more attractive for others to follow
Your points are fair, I can't say your crazy or anything. There is going to be a lot of demand for EK, so the price might skyrocket. If I am the Rangers though, I would pass if the price gets this steep. I am not saying he isn't amazing, but it would be counter productive for them to lose too many assets during a rebuild. EK is currently 28, so he's on the higher side of fitting into their plans anyway. It would be nice to have him, but not if it's going to cost them Skjei AND Hajek.
My thinking is...
Hajek, while not EK, is going to be a real good dman for a long time once he hits the NHL.
Names, while not elite is also a solid middle 6, two way forward that will be real productive for his team. Hajek and Names are your "now candy" for the fans.
the 1st would essentially be the long shot gamble at replacing EK.
the 2nd/John Gilmour is the sweetener.