What a website thinks Detroit could trade to get McDavid

Team: 2019-20 Detroit Red Wings

Initial Creation Date: Apr. 7, 2019

Published: Apr. 7, 2019

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

My buddy texted me with a link to a website rumoring McDavid wants out of EDM and what some teams could trade to get McDavid. The 1st trade is what the website thought the Red Wings could give up for Zadina but I don't think it's nearly enough. Edmonton definitely needs defensemen but Hicketts is not the difference maker that should be coming over in a McD trade. AA and Mantha are both good pieces that I could see in a realistic scenario, so I think they got that part right. Zadina would also 100% be included in a McD trade as our best prospect, but I don't think Rasmussen would be included as I don't think Edmonton would need another center prospect.

The 2nd trade is my re-working with what I would find more realistic. Any trade for McDavid starts with a team's best player, and Larkin would be the elite center that would be sent back to take McDavid's spot. Draisatl and Larkin would be a good 1-2 punch at center to start Edmonton's rebuild. Like I said previously, Mantha or AA would be good pieces to send but I think AA's speed and ability to play 3rd line center or on Draisatl or Larkin's wing would attract Edmonton more. Zadina is included as our best forward prospect. Edmonton would also want one of our best defensive prospects to help their blue line, but I wasn't sure which one to include. Lastly, a 1st round pick to seal the deal.

What do you guys think? Did this website have an accurate idea of a McDavid trade? What needs to be added/taken out of the re-working to make it more fair?

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