-Can't imagine that Trouba waives.
-Ducks aren't really in a position to be moving picks, and would lose Stolarz on waivers if they did this. Stolie has earned the shot to backup Gibby this season. I'm sure there's a team out there that would make the move though.
-Seattle *should* think about that, though I can't imagine they'd be super keen on retaining 50%.

cant imagine PHI would do that. Trouba at 8mil is too much, and PHI just got RD Ellis and Ristolinen. Depending on how risto plays, PHI probably resigns him for less than Trouba.

I could only think PHI would be interested after this season with retention, as I just cant see Trouba (and his performance the past 2 yrs) at 8mil.

As for Seattle, 50% retention for that many years probably offsets the deal slightly. 2.5mil is a retention thats worth a 2nd at least, but for multiple years, that really drives up the price. (That much retention is rare, but its 3 yrs worth which is unheard of, that I can think of)

Its a very good offer, but think with the long term retention Seattle would counter with a lower pick included from their side, instead of 2023 WPG 2nd, maybe SEA 3rd or 4th.

Trouba might be too much at 8 but Hayes is also too much at 7+

Thats true, but its also about salary structure. Trouba at 8mil, comes in on a team that has provorov at 6.75, Ellis at 6.25, Risto at 5.4 and Sanheim at 4.75, he kind of blows the defensive salary structure.

Hayes had a very good 2019-2020, injuries last year but still had an okay year, Trouba has not produced or played well the past few years, and PHI can justify Hayes at 7.1 within the structure of their forwards.

I think if salaries were even it might make more sense, but again PHI isn;t looking for a top 4 RD this year and while they might be slightly interested in 21-22, they would have to satisfied with their center depth (their weakest position if frost or foerster dont work out)