Quoting: NYRFan92360244
Which ones? Kaprizov could leave for KHL if Minnesota doesn't sign him but they have major cap issues with Suter and Parize buyouts. Rangers have space and a willingness to add Kaprizov to play with Panarin, even if it costs them two of their stud prospects. Wild can then flip Kravtsov for a centre on an entry level contract (can be Zegras, can be Lundell). Fiala only has one year on his deal. Podkolzin and Hoglander are two young, inexpensive wingers.
Hoglander / Zegras / Kakko
Boldy / Rossi / Podkolzin
That is a top-six they could afford going through the tough years when those buyouts are hurting them.
Kaprizov > Kratzov and kaako
Zegras>>>>>>> Kratzov
Podkolzin and hoglander > Fiala
Podkolzin + 2nd > Rental trocheck
You’re overvaluing Kratzov (by a lot) and fiala. In the trades you propose, it seems like you’re not too high on Zegras or Hoglander, but then in your roster you consider both of the to be top line players.
Zegras is younger than Kratzov, has been far better in their similar NHL sample sizes, and, as you pointed out, is a centre. Anaheim would have to be crazy to do this trade.
As you point out, Fiala only has one year left before needing a significant raise, whereas Hoglander and Podkolzin are inexpensive. Why would Vancouver have any motivation to trade two top 9 20-year-old forwards for a player who will be very expensive in one season?
Finally, trocheck is a nice piece, but he has one year left and your trading an NHL ready 20 year old PLUS a 2nd rounder for him. Seems way off unless you’re a team going all in.
This is like a half rebuild, half all in team.