Ah, you found the “no compensation” hiccup.

Ottawa is taking that all day lol.

I wouldn’t be trading Lundkvist, even for Ekblad.

Good luck affording the RFAs like Laf later on.

Wall isn’t ready.

LHD is really weak.

Ekblad is unnecessary with Trouba and Fox on the RH

Detroit declines

Easy yes by Ottawa.

Bad trade for Ekblad. They don't need him and it's a huge overpay.

Smith trade is fine, I don't think the Wings would want to give up the picks for Lemieux and Howden though. It's close, might be worth it cuz they're both pretty young.

San Jose takes a hard pass there, Hertl's a stud. I also think they're deluded enough to think they're still in the hunt (partially because with 26.5mil wrapped up in 3 old dmen until the end of time they don't really have a choice lol) so there's no chance they trade Hertl. I could see a prospect and a pick for Georgiev though.

Edit: Ah yes how could I forget, the no compensation glitch is a wonderful thing.

I think you're underestimating Tomas Hertl's value and Steve Yzerman's ability.

Detroit declines, We don't want Smith back. Only piece we want from the NYR is Georgiev.