Quoting: HatterTParty
Wow, I just had crippling flashbacks to a trade from 2017 between the hawks and the blue jackets. Who was that again?
This swap and the Panarin for Saad trade have almost nothing in common, The raw talent level of the players in this deal are dead even, and this deal ensures that we do not have to offer Debrincat a 9 million dollar + qualifying offer shortly after resigning Dach and Boqvist. This also allows us to not worry about having space to sign Debrincat when Kane, Toews, (Keith if he can still move), Mitchell, Strome, and any other core pieces we need new contracts.
I have concerns about the RW position after Kane eventually starts to slow down, and I think Keller can eventually be a suitable replacement for him.
I think Arizona does this deal because Debrincat is a pure goal scorer while Keller is more of a playmaking wing/center. I think they probably need Debrincat more than Keller with the centers and wingers they currently have.
Keller Takes the torch from Kane
Debrincat takes the torch from Kessel.
If you're into that sort of thing.