This is good. Just got a tad of feeling that Sorokin and Wotherspoon = nothing in the long run, since they probably won't be making an appearance in NHL ever. But we will see.

Sorokin is one of the best KHL goaltenders as a 21 year old. I think there is uncertainty about whether or not he will come over to play in the NHL after "signing" a 3 year extension with CSKA. (His Russian agent actually agreed to the extension without Sorokin putting pen to paper). However, Sorokin is good friends with Semyon Varlamov. I think he would be more likely to come over if it meant playing with him, and ultimately Sakic is still rumored to want him. If he takes the risk, so be it.

In regards to Wotherspoon, he's blossomed very nicely. Got some AHL time immediately after his juniors team was eliminated. Should get Top-4 minutes there next season at a minimum. If it really came down to it, I would have no problem replacing him with Aho (swedish, 21, just signed and will play in the AHL).

I think the framework and value makes some sense, but with Sakic we never know.

if giving up all that, I would only include 1 of the 1st rd picks not both...islanders taking on almost an additional of $12mm against the cap