Team: 2019-20 Pittsburgh Penguins

Initial Creation Date: Feb. 2, 2020

Published: Feb. 2, 2020

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

Elliotte Friedman said about two months ago that a possible destination for Galchenyuk would be Buffalo. The only way I can see Galchenyuk having any value on any team would be if there is an extension guaranteed. He's a pending UFA who is struggling and his cap hit wouldn't be great for a contending team. I believe that Galchenyuk can get a fresh start in Buffalo and get his opportunity to play more top-six minutes as well as powerplay time. An early second round pick, which is almost a late first round pick, seems like the best value the Penguins can get.

Rakell has a cap hit of under $4M, three years left on his contract, and is on pace for 50+ points this year on an Anaheim team with weak offense. A 20-30 overall first round pick, a stud prospect, and a third should be fair value. Swapping the third round pick with Buffalo's second is also a possibility. A few years back Brayden Schenn had a team friendly contract with a great cap hit and three remaining years. He was traded in return for a late first round pick, and a mid-first round pick that was top ten protected. Rakell should have a similar price.

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