to me this is really the only deal that makes any sense

Team: 2024-25 Ottawa Senators

Initial Creation Date: Apr. 12, 2024

Published: Apr. 12, 2024

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

Before you yell at me, this would be a deal way more complicated than just buying a rental, an assortment of pieces that cumulatively add up to a certain point of value won't cut it. It has to make actual sense for both teams to consider doing this.

For the sens, the rationale is that they get a piece they can add to their younger core at a position they have almost nothing at who can play a significant role for them down the line.

For the devils, the rationale is that Tkachuk brings more than enough value to compensate for going from Hamilton-Nemec-Marino to Hamilton-Casey-Marino and opens their cup contending window up as a result.


I dont care about the perceived value of the players, there needs to be logical rationale behind the move for both sides so dont tell me Nemec is more valuable than Thacuk or vice-versa, let me know if my rationale makes sense or not as to why both sides would or would not do this based on that.