Quoting: Ducky10
My dude, its quite rudimentary actually. Allow me to enlighten you, its in fact quite common. Lets say the Jets are comfortably third or even second in the central at the trade deadline and the package offered here is the absolute best offer they receive (it for sure wont be though). If they were to trade away the players, in this case Scheifele and Hellebuyck for pennies on the dollar as suggested here, they would undoubtedly falter and likely miss the playoffs losing a chance at a playoff run and millions of dollars in revenue for the franchise. I have heard this referred to as 'internal rentals'. This is a far better "strategy" then making a trade which does absolutely nothing positive for the team anytime soon! The Vegas 1st rounder will be a late first that even if it hits wont contribute for 3-5 years. SO yes, there is greater value to the franchise and the city of Winnipeg to hold onto these assets and allow them to become Unrestricted Free agents which they have both earned that opportunity.
Slight issue, your team stinks.
They'll be a meek middle team and maybe just make it in, then lose in the first round again. If that's how Winnipeg wants to play their cards, and if that's how you're coping with the current state of your team, be my guest. But this return certainly isn't pennies on the dollar.
Also, sure, resign him if you want. Dude has a terrible attitude when it comes to losing and has never really won anything in his career. Scheif is overrated as hell. Not to mention he's never been that good of a playoff performer.
EDIT: Also making a trade and getting a return for a player who is most definitely NOT staying with your team is much better than holding onto them just to earn a couple extra bucks then lose in the first round. I actually have no idea where that logic even comes from man.