9 million for a third liner I approve

Stars decline. Peterson is looking like a solid young asset for us.

I don't think that is enough for Tkachuck. Sharangovich can definitely be part of the package along with the 1st round pick. But you are going to need to throw in a better prospect (likely a guy like Holtz), maybe you get away with Ty Smith and another prospect below Holtz like Gritysuk

Holtz, Sharangovich, Gritsyuk and 1st?

I’d be running away from that.

(Wouldn’t actually be third line…but it keeps the third party haters out if you downplay the title)

None of those guys are signing and playing on the 3rd line, especially Malkin. If they got Tkachuk he would play with Hughes as he is one of the best possible linemates for him

No, they won’t play on 3rd line. It was just to steer away trolls. If I make the same trade with “Tkachuk to Jersey” in title, all sorts of Ranger fans and others will arrive to bash to Devils.

Good point