If this trade happened, Calgary's Top 6 would most likely consist of (in no particular order) Huberdeau, Kadri, Pelletier, Dube, Mangiapane, and Toffoli, all players who I see to be better/can be better than Iaffalo and Byfield right now. While I do think Iaffalo is a solid third line player and Byfield has Top 6 upside, it doesn’t make sense to me why Calgary would do this deal when they can have Kadri and Dube as 1C and 2C. I do agree that the value is fair, but I don’t think Calgary would trade their 1C for two players who would be third liners next year, nor do I think that Byfield would do any better on Calgary’s third line than he did on LA’s.

My favorite thing about these armchair GM trades is everyone loves calling Byfield a bust, but everyone wants him thrown in on their make believe trades with the Kings. This trade is poor because you picked 2 of LA's best metrics guys with poor scoring stats. Iafallo is on the cusp of being a top notch defensive forward. Byfield is still very young and had a number of long-effect injuries that have hampered his growth but still is looking great in his positioning and hockey IQ plays.

Lindholm is a great player but doesn't fit in the Kings' lineup and nothing but a pants-on-head-stupid overpay will convince the Kings to give up Byfield. This trade doesn't happen.