Quoting: icehawk2006
Josh Norris is not the Sharks best prospect. Merkley is the Sharks top prospect.
Ryan Merkley doesn't have any value. He was basically only going to be drafted by San Jose or someone with too many picks...
I think you are on the right track, but I think you need to toss in some more. A second rounder or Balcers would probably even it out for me.
I think Panarin could resign with San Jose, but it won't get done before the trade. His gf wants to be close to a market where she can begin modeling. I have to imagine San Jose is close enough to LA to be in the conversation. Places that would be the front runners because of the modeling thing would be LA, ANA, NYR, NYI (jk), and NJD. I don't see him ending up in Anaheim or Jersey, so the likely thought is with the Kings (only if you move a good chunk of cap) or the Rangers (who aren't done with their "rebuild" yet).
Chicago might work, but money might be an issue.
Anyone who says he would fit in Toronto is a little nuts. You can't pay Tavares, Matthews, Marner, Nylander, AND Panarin. He would only fit for one year (this one), and they don't need offense. They need defense. I just don't see that happening.
Logically, there are only a few spots for Panarin. San Jose makes as much sense as anyone else, but you can't do the deal if you are afraid he would walk after one season. I doubt DW does the deal. He would much rather get a Jeff Skinner, who is a goo top 6 forward, but will actually sign an extension, and will be a little bit cheaper. Not as good as Panarin, but it would make more sense for the Sharks.
Ultimately, I see Panarin with the Rangers next year. The team with have a good amount of growth from the young kids, and they should be trending upwards.