Rejoint: févr. 2023
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NSH declines. This is a lot of quantity coming back to NSH and they don't need that, they need top end center and RD prospects. After those two it is LW, but it is not nearly as high of a priority.
The two LD's you have here get lost in NSH's system considering NSH already have the top 2 LD's in the WHL this season in terms of point production (Sward and Molendyk) along with 3 other LD's who are in the AHL who would at least be serviceable should they get called up. Hirose is of no interest considering NSH has plenty of bottom-six/mid-six wingers, both on roster and in system. Additionally, I can't see NSH trading Saros without a 1st being involved.
For NSH to consider moving arguably their top player it is going to take a high amount of quality, not necessarily quantity. As likely the top goalie to be on the market come the deadline, and already having a friendly contract for through next season as well, Trotz is going to ask for as high as he can get. We also already likely know that DET wouldn't be the only team calling about Saros. If DET is serious about picking up Saros, its likely going to cost them one of Danielson/Pellikka/Kasper and a 1st just to be competitive with other offers. If you want retention on Saros, NSH would probably ask for a 2nd or 3rd to be thrown on top of that considering that would be NSH's last retention spot, and it prevents them from getting a better return on someone like Barrie or Trenin at the deadline.
Its a high ask, but top 5 goalies in the league are worth the high quality, especially when they come with cap friendly term already attached.