no just no

What about turris to cgy (Neal) or edm (Lucic) or 3 way deal with Ottawa (Ryan)

For sj to take 9 million cap hit of subban, probably closer to straight up

I personally think Hertl is more valuable than Subban at this point.

People seem to forget that Subban is turning 30 this year. He's not a spring chicken anymore (In hockey sense that is). Couple that with a very down year overall, a 9M price tag......Why would anyone overpay or pay full value at this point?

Hertl is 25, signed to a very reasonable contract and putting up big numbers this year in the regular season and playoffs. If SJ loses out on Karlsson, there are plenty of other lesser but still good options available.

I considered that as the most likely scenario. However, this was a best case scenario that is also realistic. Plus, SJ Loves scoring D and to have Burns and Subban on the back end with their skill and personality, it seems like a really good fit. I Could see throwing in a 3rd from Nashville to balance it out more.

Subban dealt with some injuries this year, but finished the last month of the season out in top form and was their best defensemen in the playoffs. I think his value dipped early on, but definitely went back up with their way he finished.

Fair enough, he is still a good player but would you want to risk that if you are losing a bonafide center stud in the process whose younger and cheaper? Not me.

Hell no. Subban is Poile's problem. SJS aren't that crazy.