I like the creativity. That NYR 2nd is likely to be a top 40 pick. That's a fair minimum value for TT. If the canes get to the cup final, the Kings may have two lottery picks :P

I really admire the creativity of this idea, but even as a Kings guy, I think that you're overpaying us. We should at least send a fourth back, if not a little more. Plus, you need retention.

So the Carolina 1st rounder is no matter what, and the second pick is based off of where the Canes end up? I really like that. But I also agree with OldNYIfan in that it's an overpay even with retention.

Should note those are all OR statements so LAK only end up with ONE pick depending on where CAR finishes

Hmm. Still like the idea, just a little less so. I'd tweak it just a bit. First, make the condition on the SCF as the better pick of the two first rounds. It's too early to bet TOR won't make the playoffs. Then, the condition on the "missing the playoffs/first round" should include just a bit more than a 2nd round pick, especially if there is retention. Maybe the 4th rounder as well or even Buffalo's 3rd rounder.

Other than that, fun idea. I'd forgo getting a prospect back if there was a chance the Kings could get a 1st round pick out of it.

Canes over the cap, not gonna happen. Even salary retention won't help