Quoting: buffbry
The answer is no before position is locked. You won't convince me otherwise.. making this trade before locked positions would be the stupidest thing on the planet. Why take a gamble when there is no reason. Throw in broberg and we will make it otherwise ZEROOOOOOOOOO CHANCE THIS HAPPENS
If the rangers finish with the 5th worst record that's the 37th pick, no thanks
I'll do the math for you then assuming draft pick values of last year's class (https://bluebulletreport.com/2020/10/05/2020-nhl-draft-rankings/)
I'll assume Edmonton finishes with the 23rd pick. They won't beat the Leafs in a 7-game series so they're limited to a second-round finish. Let's assume the Rangers implode and their second rounder is indeed #37.
The value of Edmonton's pick is 13.01. The value of the two picks in the Detroit deal are 5.13 and 4.39 respectively. Very simple arithmetic dictates that the Oilers leave value equivalent to the #71 pick on the table.
The Oilers, at this point, are in search of quantity. The Red Wings, entrenched with their rebuild, should be focusing on quality. I'm willing to take the loss on that value in order to accommodate that need. The Red Wings only stand to benefit, why be so obtuse about it?
Demanding that Edmonton throws in Broberg is monumentally stupid and you should be ashamed of it. I'm fine with you having an opinion, but there's no basis supporting your argument nor the arrogance behind it. The Red Wings clearly get the better player and better value out of this trade. What's not to like?
And for my own curiosity and because I know you'll object if I don't spell it out for you, the trade doesn't even break even in value until Edmonton has the #30 pick. Detroit wins this trade, or at least makes out even with fair value, up until the point Edmonton makes the Stanley Cup Finals.