For the Jets, I feel this trade makes sense because they get cap relief, their RHD for the future alongside a 2nd rounder and Sorenson who scored 17 goals last year as well. Though the Jets lose a very good player the 2nd rounder and Merkley definitely gives them flexibility as they can easily resign their top RFA's while adding useful pieces they can develop or flip to address other organizational needs. From the sharks perspective, they part with some of their valuable assets but in return receive a cost control top-line winger who will instantly fill a position of need while being on an excellent contract. Additionally, for the sharks, this gives them a young core of Hertl, Meier, and Ehlers upfront which is very good too build around as the old guard ages out. Though they lose their best prospect, this gives the sharks the best chance to compete for a cup over the next two seasons before they'll have to blow it up and go through a rebuild/retool.

I actually really like the logic here and I totally agree with it and I’ve been an advocate for Ehlers for a while now and I would be super excited if this trade went through, but unfortunately Merkley is definitely untouchable for Doug Wilson because he’s the only A/A+ prospect we have. I love Ehlers and I think this would be a great trade and set us up well for the future, but everyone is super keen on Merkley that I don’t think anyone on this website is gonna agree with me