1. Brent Burns has a 3 team trade list

Erik Karlsson has a NMC



2. Burns has a cap hit of 8 million.

Karlsson has a cap hit of 11.5 million.



3. Burns' contract lasts until 2025.

Karlsson's contract lasts until 2027.



4. Burns plays on the top pairing, logs more minutes and can kill penalties.

Karlsson plays on the second pairing, logs fewer minutes and does not kill penalties.


5. It is easier to get back what the Sharks traded away for Burns.

It is harder to get back what the Sharks traded away for Karlsson.

So where does that leave us?


Well ...


The Sharks need cap space and to shore up other needs aside from the right side of their defence.


The Stars need a good quality, high scoring RD to replace John Klingberg.



If he were to be traded to Dallas, Burns would be taxed a lot less by the government and be a lot closer to his ranch in Rural Texas.

It's why I think Dallas would be on his list of 3 teams.


Could a trade between San Jose and Dallas over Burns work out?


If yes, what would you change about the trade I have posted here?


What are some pieces in the Dallas Stars organization that would interest you?




Let me know your thoughts.