Next year no Lotto

I doubt the Canucks will pay a 2nd to dump Mikheyev tbh. There were some reports around deadline time that he still had some positive value around the league

As a Hawks fan, I'd pass on that VAN trade. I'd prefer we get a more talented winger if possible. If we can't...then I guess right before the season starts...then I'd be ok. More like an "if all else fails" situation.

I'm indifferent on the NYI trade. Depends on whether KD thinks there's a sleeper at #13.

I'd probably also keep Nazar at Michigan. I get that he's a year older, but he was injured essentially all of last year. Given him a 2nd year at college. Heck, being so close to a title...may make him want to go back and try for it next year.

Deal

Interesting idea for the Lee trade. That seems like something the Isles might go for. Definitely like it for the Hawks. I'd hate giving up Phillips in the Mikheyev deal. He should take that 2nd just to move. I'm also hoping Hawks can upgrade from Blackwell and Megna as depth guys.

Isles pass on the Lee deal. This year's draft isn't deep. Going down towards the end of the 1st rounder is not worth it. We keep Lee 1 more year, then buy him out the year after.