Hertl for Cizikas isn't even at all. As underrated as Cizikas is, he's met his ceiling already. Hertl still has plenty of room to grow.

Kadri for Hamonic makes a lot of sense for both teams. Toronto fans will say Kadri is worth more, but Hamonic's contract and past production make him valuable to nearly any team in the league.

Nelson for DeAngelo? Sure we need defensive depth, and both players still have plenty of room to grow.

Sorry, Vegas takes de Haan. He's arguably the only draft option who specializes in shots blocked, and that stat is incredibly important in today's NHL.

I thought the Hertl one could be a stretch, but nonetheless wanted to post something original and different. In your opinion, what players are more reasonable for a Cizikas swap? I know my title said 1-for-1, but if we had to throw in like a 3rd I'd still do it for the right player.

Also - NYI could just trade De Haan for a couple draft picks, that way Hickey is definitely the one taken. Can replenish defense through FA I suppose.

Since the islanders have a lot of depth at the D position, would you think trading Strome for Duclair be a better option? Strome can play with his brother Dylan.

I don't think Duclair has shown enough to warrant that deal. I chose DeAngelo because he was exempt and in my mock, the Isles lose a handful of defenseman so it makes sense from our standpoint. Duclair is also expansion eligible, which I was trying to avoid by trading Brock for DeAngelo (who is not)