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In my opinion, a realistic starting package for McDavid would include Top Forward/Defenseman, Starting Goalie, Top Prospect, and two firsts.
For example (no specific team)
Nico Hischier/Jacob Chychrun
Thatcher Demko
Brennan Othmann/Nic Robertson (or comparable D man)
Two First Round Picks
Sound like way too much? That’s because players of top levels (Crosby, Ovi, McDavid, Matthews) are rarely traded once they reach their prime. 9/10 times when a superstar changes teams, it’s because they’re departing via FA. Sometimes, a player is worth more to a team then any pieces they get back.