Once Holland decides we're out of it

I think that is a fair trade for the Lightning. I know Yzerman loves his Russians so Volkov may not be the forward he lets go but someone along that level could work.

Considering that Tampa is probably prohibited favorites to win the cup this year, Green at $3 million to Tampa for any thing less then their #31 overall pick isn't happening.

Not even if they include Volkov who in his own right was a 2nd rounder just last year? I think you are getting hung up on 1sts vs 2nds here. Two years ago a 31st pick WAS a 2nd round pick! Volkov is a pretty nice prospect that could be a good one and add a late 2nd rounder to that and I think its pretty close to a 31st overall pick.

Volkov+2018 2nd round pick would be a sweet deal but Holland and Yzerman connection Holland will probably want his 1st round pick back from the Quincey deal.

Yes, I'm sure that an almost 6-year-old trade is the driving force behind Ken Holland's decision making. Are you seriously using that to evaluate trade value? Volkov is a very solid center prospect (which Tampa is loaded with and Detroit desperately needs). Combine that with a 2nd rounder that has a good chance to become a 1st and I think you have fair market value. Maybe you could squeeze another mid-round pick out of Tampa but I think you should be content with this type of return.

Personally I'd rather have a 20 yr old center who is already putting up good numbers in the AHL over the last pick in the first round any day of the week.