We wouldn't trade Bjorkstrand for Malkin straight up

Malkin and Letang probably don't get you half those returns anymore.

Geno is a 1st ballot HOFer who’s 3rd amongst active players in Career PPG. He’d be the best player in your history!

Pit declines NJ deal

Why jettison Tanev? Useful, cheap. I'd think he survives the purge if there is one.

Yes but he isnt nearly as good this year. We are a very young team and Bjorkstrand is likely our second highest upside player outside of Laine. Sure, we would maybe be a bit better now if Malkin could bounce back but long term it would be awful.

He might be one of the greatest of all time, but he’s not the best right now. Of course if we look at their whole careers there isn’t a question. Malkin has had a much better career then Bjorkstrand will. But right now, at a 9.5 million dollar cap hit is hard to justify, even without adding Foudy to the mix

The reality is...his best days are behind him, and he is starting to show a lot of wear and tear.
The trade-in value goes down considerably when the jalopy barely runs.