Interesting trade concept though prob not beneficial for us. Yam is another small winger

He's got a ton of grit though and a touch of scoring ability. He's like a Hagel, but a bit more experienced.

He is, but he plays a lot bigger and has a non-stop motor.

If size is a concern, Kassian and Neal are both big wingers and before you write Neal off, his season was derailed due to Covid and was just starting to resemble himself during the last 2 weeks of the season. He has a consistent history (Calgary aside) of posting great numbers in his 1st season with a team.

I would use him on the 2nd PP unit and buy him out, if necessary in year 2. He still has some value as a scorer to a team, but there is no place for him in Edmonton anymore.

Kassian played like the physical beast he should be in game 3 and continued this play in game 4. He would be a good 3RW in Chi town, but definitely a clear upgrade on Connolly. He could be traded to a Met Div team, if it comes to it, due to the Tom Wilson factor.

Yamamoto has a boatload of value and could be traded for a good return if need be.

mmmm Stalock doesnt have nearly that value.

You are correct, but Kahun has value and Buf has 2 3rds. Plus the player they are giving up has no foreseeable NHL future.

Devils accept

Sabres didn’t like Kahun the first time, and he wasn’t good this year either.

You should be aware that when you refer to the "Sabres" you are referring to the failed and no longer employed GM, not the current GM. So your point doesn't really apply.

Kahun was playing mostly against the toughest competition possible, so he should have been on the 3rd line only. He is a good player (deployment/context is important), but he sure ain't no Brett Murray.

Vinnie has grit and is small and has shown touches of scoring ability too. I think we would be best placed to give Vinnie a chance rather then switch bad contracts however I do see how this sort of a deal could work. I just don't think we need Yam.

Noted and hence my crack at a V 2.0 (no Hawks transactions in that one).

Thanks for the feedback.