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Probably better off directly working a trade out with Seattle so they don't take someone you want to keep. For example, Seattle would agree to select someone like Engvall and in return, they get perhaps a pick, prospect, a young player or some combination of the three. Considering in this scenario, they'd be leaving John freaking Tavares on the table, the price would probably be steep.
Or, go 7-3-1 and take your chances with Seattle taking Holl or Dermott. Would you rather lose one of them or a prospect like Abruzzese, Amirov or Sandin?