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Ristolainen, Rasmus for 2020 1st round pick (LAK) + 2020 2nd round pick (LAK) + 2021 2nd round pick (LAK)
Reinhart, Sam for Toffoli, Tyler + Vilardi, Gabriel
Thompson, Tage for Petersen, Cal
Buffalo adds over $4,000,000 cap with this trade,
they are trading a RHD from surplus, Tyler could fit into Sam's spot,
Thompson many think is a bust (I am not among that many).
IMO without Reinhart and Ristolainen I think the team will still be better than last year.
I really like getting the picks, Vilardi, and Petersen for the future.
TBH, I do not see any reason why the Kings would make this trade. They are trading away a future #1 GK, 3 decent picks and future center for immediate upgrade. Are they that close to making the playoffs?
Buffalo is not significantly different without Ristolainen nor Reinhart after adding 3 RHD and Toffoli.