Edited Nov. 17, 2022 at 7:19 p.m.
Quoting: Windjammer
Maybe it is you that are confused. Just because these pieces are valuable to you, doesn't mean they hold any value to an opposing team.
That is a key point to remember in "NHL fan evolution". Theoretical "value" has very little influence on trades. Teams needs have a huge influence.
There's not only one TYPE of trade that can be done
Obviously, Jets are not looking to move DeMelo for "futures" considering their CURRENT CONTEXT
But in another scenario where let's say, the Jets season would be going badly, DeMelo could be sold for futures...
Which is why it doesn't make any lick of sense to use the words you used
OP is just not considering Jets POV/context, it happens all the time.
But you'll eventually get it, everyone does.