The jewel of this is the first round pick, almost certainly in the top 5, very possibly 3 or 4. This is invaluable for any rebuilding team and should almost certainly net you a highly valued asset at worst, a superstar at best, or something in between. Rebuilds are based around these high end picks.

Next, you have Ty Smith, who, while struggling currently, was nonetheless a highly talented defenseman who one year prior had proven himself at an NHL level. Insofar as he has fallen off this season, the combined factors of a "sophomore slump" and the devils simply mismanaging the player are both very real considerations. So his upside is enormous, as a player that once garnered Calder votes. And even if he doesn't hit those highs, there is still the realistic probability that his ultimate ceiling is somewhere between the two, and he ends up, after some experience, being a reliable and highly skilled second pairing defenseman. The fact is that defensemen are highly valued and even that is a very useful asset. Trades like this will always carry uncertainty but this is one shouldn't be hard to stomach.

And then you have Mukhamadullin, who was a first round pick - albeit surprising - who has risen up the rankings since he was drafted, and has established himself in a professional Russian league. Again, upside is high, modest projections are still very respectable, and the floor is generous.

Then you have the "throw ins":
- Kuokkanen was another player with an amazing breakout year, who cooled off somewhat, but then was hampered by injuries. Again, much like Ty Smith, the confluence of factors - sophomore slump, mismanagement, and injuries - are all very real explanations. At best, he could be a high energy middle six player who absolutely makes a difference. Sliding down one levels, he's a reliable bottom six forward that you can plug into your lineup for years to come and fills a need every team has. Or he busts, but again, for a throw in, he's above average.

Similarly, Nolan Foote has a high draft pedigree, and while he hasn't demonstrated much with the team, there is no reason to believe that he could not put it together on another squad. His shot is lethal.

Then you have the fourth round pick, which is what it is, but for rebuilding teams these picks matter.

The point is, as a whole:
- You have a top 5 overall draft pick, which is essential for any rebuild, and should very close to guarantee a future piece if not a franchise player.
- Between Smith and Mukhamadullin, you almost certainly have another high end piece, with high ceiling and high floor. Another player to slot into the future.
- Between the remaining items - Kuokkanen, Foote, a 4th, you have non-insignificant chance to net yet another energy player for your middle / bottom six.

In its totality, it's a great starter package for a team that needs to start its rebuild.