Full Rebuild cuz thats what the team seems to want

I can totally see the Hawks keeping him. But as I said in the description, this team looks like it wants to go with the "scorched earth" way.
Hagel could've been a very good piece for a rebuild but they sent him out (and rightfully because of the return). I plan on sending Kane
(don't be emotional, my focus is to improve the team instead of losing trade value or just losing him for nothing) and Cat (one of the best value on the market).
Since both are out, I doubt Strome would gain value.

If Kane does not re-sign which is a possibility I'd be interested in Strome who is 25yo, had a respectable but who also won't ask as big of a raise. He got scratched and played at the bottom of the lineup before getting lifted by Cat and Kane. A reunion with McDavid would be interesting.

Down year for Kubalik, surprised he didn't get dealt at the deadline. I still believe he can be a strong second line option. Even had rumors of him leaving without a QO from CHI.

That LW core in Detroit isn't that strong. I can see Detroit making this low risk/high reward move. For Kubalik this is a great opportunity.

You get Kakko who will get top minutes on a rebuilding team. A new start for Kravtsov as well. A first simply because of the production gap between the player involved AND the 50% retention. A second that would turn into a first based on playoff success or Kane's production (an ECF berth or a certain amount of point that Kane needs to reach)

You get a +90pts player at $5.25M that will outscore by a wide margin Kakko and Kravtsov next year. You'd totally be right to not give up this early on the 2 youngsters but would this trade improve your team next year, yes it will. Scratching Kakko also sent a message.

Again, I know Hawks fans will throw rocks at me but I'd rather fully be committed to the rebuild and getting the max out of Toews and Kane. I know they got full NMCs but as a GM I would make it clear that this team is going in another direction that is nowhere near winning hockey.

The Jets arent't fully committed to a rebuild it seems. They seem the favourite to land Trotz (who can turn around the defensive abilities of a team very fast) and I think Toews and him would be a solid fit.

I would not trade DeBrincat unless I get this type of trade value back. A second overall pick, a second that would become a first (if NJD wins a series before the 2024 draft), the 7th OA pick of the 2020 draft who just had a ppg season in the AHL and a player.

Ok, would I do this as the Devils ? No. But the Devils have shown interest in moving away from the 2nd OA pick for an impact player. In this case, a 2x 40G scorer who's 24yo. You also aren't re-signing Tatar. You give up on Holtz and a 2nd, but while both take time to develop, who knows, Cat might be even more productive with Hughes. You have 5 to 7 players in the roster that were 1st rounders, time to gamble ?!? Having won 1 playoff game in 10 years would also make you do this.

$3.8M with two years left for one of the worst if not the worst goalie this season (that's why I ask a 2nd) who also has a history with injuries (that's why I ask a 4th). Leafs aren't willing to give a first rounder or an A prospect (they have a few) but I doubt they would care as much about a picks in 2024. There is also the urgency to free money.

I just put a 5th instead of the classic '' Future Considerations''