We rather have a skill forward instead of a pylon

Bad move for SJ IMO. Not time to take a big contract either for a guy they could probably get good value back in a trade

This is the last thing SJ wants. A regressing winger with no defensive upside. There's no way this trade would happen in the first place.

Not a bad attempt especially since you're not too sure about value/$$$. A couple things I will point out is that first off, Wheeler will not be moved. They will ride out the Captain's contract, I also don't think he holds any value due to his cap hit. Copp will be getting longer term and AAV (see Hyman as a comparable). I don't mind bringing back Stastny but contract will most definitely be cheaper. Beaulieu is not really needed nor is Athanasiou. Other contracts are quite fair! Not a bad attempt at all.

The only thing better about Labanc over Wheeler is the contract amount lol.

Wheeler is still a pretty solid player, he just doesn’t belong on the first line. I think he should stay with Winnipeg for at least another year.

And maybe, just maybe, the fact that he is 24 when wheeler is 35. I’d rather have the younger guy who is half the cost and can actually skate around.

Retain half and add a 2nd would do it. Otherwise Wheeler's contract is wayyyyy too much.

He's almost 26 actually. I get that age affects value but it still doesn't change the fact that Wheeler is the better player...The point is moot anyways seeing as how neither team would make that trade.

Wheelers the better player

But Labanc has more value

San Jose says no

in a stagnant cap that’s huge especially when you compare the almost 10 year age difference.

I'd rather have Labanc than Wheeler rn anyways.