That’s still a better return than what you’re offering. And if we compare your offer to the Eichel trade

Necas =/> Tuch
Morrow =/< Krebs (hasn’t worked out but Krebs was highly touted at the time)
1st = 1st
KK << 2nd

It’s arguably a worse return than Eichel, who’s a worse player and needed major neck surgery. You’d have to step up your offer or it gets beaten by other teams pretty easily

Not really

Necas >/= Tuch
Morrow =/< Krebs (at the time Krebs was highly touted)
1st = 1st
KK << 2nd

Necas is a lot better than Tuch was at the time of that trade and KK is worth more value than just a 2nd. Morrow is worth quite a bit more than Krebs.

Krebs was a highly ranked prospect at the time of the trade. Definitely arguable he was more valuable than Morrow is currently or at worst the same value

KK is arguably a cap dump. He’s a 4.8M 4C. He has 5 points in his last 37 games. I would much rather have a 2nd round pick

No it didn't. Everyone knew big expensive deals for old players were coming

Kotkaniemi has arguably negative value.

Lol KK is not a cap dump. Dude is only 23 years old, still has plenty of upside. He's struggling right now, but that doesn't mean he doesn't have value. His current trajectory is actually pretty similar to Tomas Hertl early in his career. Not saying KK will definitely turn it around like Hertl did, but it's possible that he could.

Lol disagree

He makes 4.8M for the next 6 years, is stuck on the 4th line, and doesn’t provide offense. You can get just as good or better players for your bottom 6 for much cheaper (example: Teddy Blueger)

Hertl in his 3rd season had more points than Kotkaniemi has had in any of his 6 seasons. Hertl in his 6th season had 74 points, while Kotkaniemi is on pace for 28 in his 6th season this year

If you're going to compare seasons look at the age season that you're comparing so it's actually a good comparison. Their points pretty much match up from age 20 to 23 seasons.

Also Teddy Blueger has zero upside. KK still has tons of upside even after his sixth season. Teddy Blueger wasn't even in the NHL when he was 23 lol

“Zero upside” Teddy Blueger is having a much better season than Kotkaniemi. More points in less games while being part of one of the top lines in hockey in xGF. Would much rather have him than KK, especially considering contracts