If the Karlsson deal happens the 2024 pick needs to be a 1st, then make it a conditional 2025 2nd. That's it for picks.
Drop DeSmith and throw in Blomqvist and probably Poulin.
That's your EK Deal, they'll only take one bad contract (Granlund) then you send three guys that are young and can compete for an NHL spot on a rebuild, or make the barracudas better plus a 1st and 2nd for 30% retention. Think that is the most likely EK scenario for the penguins.
If the Karlsson deal happens the 2024 pick needs to be a 1st, then make it a conditional 2025 2nd. That's it for picks.
Drop DeSmith and throw in Blomqvist and probably Poulin.
That's your EK Deal, they'll only take one bad contract (Granlund) then you send three guys that are young and can compete for an NHL spot on a rebuild, or make the barracudas better plus a 1st and 2nd for 30% retention. Think that is the most likely EK scenario for the penguins.
I think this is a fair deal. I'd be happy with that return as a Sharks fan