* Trade similar to Gusev / Vegas *

Not bad but if NASH is shopping Tolvanen they could probably get better assets in return from another team. They will want at least a 1st back + maybe prospect

Assuming these are accurate I think the only option here would be to find a similar player but in a position of need and swap 1v1. Assuming they want Tolvanen but on defense and vice versa from the toher team, I could see maybe Jake Bean from Carolina being an option. I think expecting a bunch of picks plus a relatively unknown prospect is kind of a last resort for Nashville.

I don’t see Bean being swapped for Eli, both good but I think Bean is better. I used gusev trade cause it’s a good comparable I think. Gusev wasn’t gonna play for them (tolvanen is on that route doesn’t mean he’s stuck to it), Nashville and Vegas are both cup competitors; I know Vegas was more in a situation of we need cap to sign you and instead of trading guys for cap relief we’ll trade Gusev. I could see EDM and NSH meeting up with a JP and Tolvanen trade, both teams swapping guys, Tolvanen would go top 6 where he couldn’t in Nashville and JP would be bottom 6 with third line likely hood although I’m on of the believers that JP hasn’t shown anything to warrant being more valuable than a third. So than picks have to be involved sent to NSH. So idk if that’s a good trade cause than it just comes around to similar to this sharks trade; bundle picks. I think Tolvanen is close to beans value in a 1 for 1 but I’m also a big fan of bean so.

I just don’t see a 1st being sent unless Tolvanen shows NHL consistency. Not saying they can’t get better value hell I’d switch True out for a better sharks prospect too if it could get down with like Chekhovich. But I think the Gusev trade is a really good starting point to base Tolvanen off of. But yeah they can definitely ask for better return but not too many teams may offer it.

While it is true that there may be a lack of top 6 room this season, Tolvanen put up a really good impression this training camp. He got plenty of goals and played a solid game. It's only a matter of time before he gets up to the big club. My guess is next season or if an injury occurs in the top 6 this season. He got sent down because he doesn't have to go through waivers and there's a glut of middle 6 talent this year. At the end of the season, Smith and Granlund are UFA and atleast 1 of them will not be coming back if Josi is extended. Tolvanen will likely replace that player next season.