When will isles fans learn that aging vets don’t add to trade value they do the exact opposite. Palmeri doesn’t get you a 2nd. That package for debrincat is laughable.

Ottawa can't afford to take on Pageau if they're going after Tarasenko. And Detroit would easily beat this offer. Strickland, Marek and Friedman all think that he winds up in hometown Detroit. Islanders aren't even on his list of desirable destinations.

Pageau's $5M hit isn't going to help you win DeBrincat. Detroit and Seattle are also interested and Ottawa will surely get something better than this from one or both of them.

Ducks easily say no. They aren't paying any relevant draft picks for him, specially not a 2nd.

Ottawa and Anaheim clearly say no. There is no reason to sign Toews who is done.

I can't imagine why Anaheim would want to expend a top-40 pick on two seasons of a $5 million veteran.