Emotionally in 2018
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That's a hard pass from Vegas. They'd be downgrading on Haula, plus giving Merrill for a third and fifth. Another good pick/prospect would have to be added for Vegas to even consider. I know if I were GMGM, I wouldn't think twice about saying no to that one.
I'm sure that Maatta could bring back more. Petrovic isn't that good, so if that's the main piece coming back here, it doesn't make a lot of sense for Pittsburgh to do it.
The Winnipeg trade does make more sense, especially if they think Pouliot can revive his career. But if the Jets only see Pouliot as a bust, it wouldn't go through. Moving Sheary for two assets makes sense, but I think both Dano and Lowry being included means that they have to be high on Pouliot.
While the team you have here is better than the one that currently exists, the trades required to make it work most likely wouldn't go through.