If we traded Nylander for futures I would be extremely upset unless we immediately flipped them for a player of Nylander's calibre.

Unless Nylander says he will only extend in Pittsburgh, this is a terrible deal for Toronto. At least replace the 2nd with next year's 1st to be more realistic. Nylander is better than Guentzel.

This doesn't get a player of Nylander's calibre

Ok basically 3 1st. I thought that was little over payment but if he signs 8x9 I will be ok with that

Nylander is worth the same as Guentzel. An A prospect and a 1st. Remove the 2nd.

How do you figure?

Better skater playmaker and defensively. I'd give Guentzel the physicality and finishing advantage.

I would say their about the same in skating efficiency and speed but everything else I agree with.

Congratulations! The trade is worthy of joining Ron Hextall in the unemployment line. The Penguins need to develop a defenseman such as Pickering to succeed tenured defensemen including Letang. Draft picks are needed to restock the farm.

What is pickering going do for the pens after Crosby retires. Ron got fired not for the stars he has sign but bottom 6 what suck and over paying them.