You could draft one rank back, sign PLD as a UFA and KEEP ALL those assets.

What's wrong with you !?!
(no offence but OMG is this bad, no other way to say it)

Why would Grier be truthful and lays out his cards about Michkov,? Seems to me he wants offers from teams below him to move up.
Easy no from Jets. Taking on Anderson and his contract is negative value.

If Florida pick turns into a whole lot later, I would try to upgrade it to low teens possibly, but ya draft a way, there’s a solid goalie, forward or two and maybe dman to be had, that’s going to be paying large dividends in 24/25 season or later. Will be interesting where hughes takes this nucleus going forward.

Sharks should be looking at either Smith or Carlsson. The comments about Michkov I think are conjecture to keep people guessing.
However if sharks and Grier know more about the situation and feel confident he is absolutely coming over after the 25/26 season. Then this deal would be very smart. Worst case Montreal takes Michkov and sharks still land Smith or Carlsson. No matter what sharks come out with a great pick

The only reason why the Habs would even consider this deal would be to trade out of the Michkov's dilemma, and pick whoever falls at #4 between Carlsson and Smith.

This is what I meant, if sharks really like Michkov we trade back with Montreal, then the worst case is Montreal has a change of heart and takes Michkov sharks still get 1 of Carlsson or Smith.

I get what you're saying. I'm just pointing out the fact that "worst case scenario" wouldn't happen. MTL would only consider paying to move up (or trading down) if they are REALLY uncomfortable with Michkov. So I don't think there's a scenario where SJS trades back at 5, and still get Carlsson or Smith.

you ar right because these trades only happens as the picks unfolds why trade when you might not have to.... so montreal stays put if smith or clasrksson is available

Honestly don’t think it’s enticing enough for San Jose. Beck is fine, Xhekaj is a LD who isn’t needed and frankly is rather overrated. I don’t see Owen beck as the different in picking your own player and taking what’s left in the top 5.