Now do one for picks they traded for, in the end it normally plays out as even steven.

What does WSH think of trading Aliaksei Protas? What his value?

I wouldn’t wanna trade him and doubt the Caps would either.

So would probably have to be an overpay to get him

Doubtful Washington moves him, I'd imagine they see him as their next Eller. Defensively sound 3rd line center potential, with the possibility to play up in the lineup if needed. His team control and relative discount in terms of contract probably keeps him from being moved any time soon.

losing Alec Martinez for Holtby was 1000% worth

The Shesterkin trade especially is a great example of why it's usually not a good idea to trade up past the 1st or 2nd round. Just make the picks.

That makes no sense for them to do

Still haunted by that 2016 draft. I can't even be mad about passing on Thompson, but everyone shied away from Debrincat just because of his size. Man, what could've been