Quoting: OldNYIfan
Well, all I can tell you is that as the Anaheim GM, I would happily accept Edmonton's 2023 third-round pick for Kassian in exchange for our 2023 sixth-round pick.
But you're not and they said no
That's what "they reached out to all the NHL Gm's and there was no deals to be made" means
It doesnt mean"uhh maybe if someone online thinks its fair we'll take him"
If there was a New GM in ANA since then sure its totally possible
Reality is Pat Verbeek was there and said no already
Given he's still in his first year on the job what are the odds he changes his mind for that trade?
I mean i just dont see a world where Kassian has Value in a Cap World
Why would Ana pay for him after trading a much more effective fighter/bottom 6 guy making 1m in Deslauriers who lead NHL in fights the past 2 years?
That's the definition of a Lateral move at best
At worst they just Paid to Downgrade because you liked Kassian?
From a Business POV that's enough to tank any business model over time