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A very good effort and thought put into this. I'll give you my thoughts, but they are just my opinion.
A) You haven't mentioned when these trades would happen, pre or post expansion draft. Because we would have to figure out who to protect and when for Vegas to make their selection.
B) I don't think we need Iggy. You are already tight to the cap and at only 22 players, B's usually carry the full 23 man roster - I like leaving a few million at least to have flexibility.
C) Trade #1 - I like this trade, however, instead of the 2 2017 picks could we exchange for a high 2018 pick? Say 2nd round?
D) Trade #2 - I like this trade too, you're reasoning is strong - however, instead of 1st this year, could we get their 1st in next years draft?
E) Trade #3 - This trade I'm not fond of. Although your "value" exercise is sound, I think there are better ways to spend that $5.5M. I also would like to see a full year even I the AHL of what Heinen and Zboril can do. Their value may actually increase! Beleskey you could move out alone for a pick or prospect and then we have cap relief, or even keep him for another year to see if he rebounds and we still have a little cap room.
Just my opinion, feel free to respond...