alright pens/sharks fans, start fighting on negotiations!!

we just trade for reilly smith...why in gods world would we trade him not even two weeks later?
come on use your head and learn about common sense

A half retained Karlsson starts with Yager and 3 first round picks.

I really do not think that it does. In this market Karlsson holds all the cards thanks the NMC and teams that can afford to pay a 33 year old defenseman who does not play defense more than 50% are probably not interested in trading for him because he will not fit their window. I think his trade, if he is traded, is going to be kind of underwhelming for sharks fans. It will probably be around the Eichel deal if 40-50% is retained.

dude teams have historically paid 1st rounders for just dumping $5m
why do you think SJ will pull the trigger on a trade that pays $20m to another team to have their star player?
the answer is SJ will not
SJ's retention on a EK trade will be in the 20-30% ballpark based on what they have said and also I agree it's unreasonable to believe teams will pay what it actually costs for a huge retention (multiple 1sts)