Using today's standings, that comes out to the 5th and 32nd overall picks for the 11th and 14th picks plus a 2nd.

I'd much rather just keep the 5th.

(exasperated sigh)

No chance pens take on hayes while also giving up a 2nd lmao.
Retain half and pens may give a 3rd or 4th

I agree but if both Levshunov and Parekh are off the board it's something to think about

Can't see Ottawa doing that. Every scout has talked endlessly about the talent drop off being quite early in this draft.
If Ottawa remains at 5 there'd be little chance of them moving themselves out of the top 10, especially if they're targeting a RHD.

Hey, if that means Cayden Lindstrom is still on the board they should race to the podium and make him a Senator.

Can get the same type/value player for less $ in free agency and keep draft assets. No thanks.

even retained the penguins aren't taking on that contract.
Let alone paying.
In a few years when they throw in the towel maybe they would take some cap like that. But not ain't the time.

Not trying to hate or justify the trade or anything like that but isn't Seattle's pick at least tied for 8th? We have the same pts % as the pens/devils/sabres but less pts. I feel like the Kraken are the worst team of those 3 so I don't think the games in hand will really make much difference. I think it would actually be picks 8, 14 and a second for 5 and 32. Not saying you should take that but I think it's a little more considerable with 8 opposed to 11. Also if I'm the Kraken I wouldn't give up that pick for Kyrou so I don't think they would even have it in the first place

Personally if I'm the Kraken I wouldn't give up that much for Kyrou. The first is I think going to be 8OA which means a top defenceman or forward prospect will still be on the board to take. Goyette has been progressing very well in the OHL and is currently in a race for 1st place in points. Tolvanen has been quite solid for Seattle since his waiver claim and I think it's in both his and the team's interests to keep him. Kyrou is a good player but he's having a down year and he is not impactful enough to seriously improve Seattle to be a real contender so it doesnt seem like a trade Seattle would think about making if this was the price.