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These are trades I would like for SJ to make if they move Hertl. I didn’t check with each teams specific cap situation so their could be some cap work to be done.
The baseline from these trades comes from two angles. First the rumor from sharks media was that the deal would have to be ridiculous for them to consider and then came out and stated they would want a 1st and a top prospect to start.
Second, I’m keeping in mind a couple trades:
-Kevin Hayes at the 2019 deadline. The deal was Hayes for a 2019 1st, 2022 4th and Brenden Lemieux. At the time of the trade Hayes was a pending ufa with an AAV just over $5 mil, close to Hertl now, and statistically had not hit 50 points in a season at that point. Hertl is much better statistically and will bring a better return.
- Brandon Montour, though not a center, was traded at the 2019 deadline with less than a $3.5 mil aav for Brenden Guhle and a 2019 1st. Guhle at the time was considered to have good value, certainly more than he has now.
These trades show that rentals do in-fact return a 1st plus more, as should Hertl who is better than both of these players.