Edited Apr. 29 at 5:04 p.m.
Quoting: Lancebmx
I like how Montreal gets Crosby and doesn't give up one good piece at all.
Kapanen, Harris, and Ylonen would all fight you on your assertion they’re no good.
Koivunen was also a really good piece from the Guentzel deal btw.
Winnipeg pick is probably #26oa. Multiple solid second round picks even in recent draft years.
6 picks total can also be traded for young assets, if Dubas doesn’t trust his amateur scouts.
The « quality » you seek will come from Pittsburgh’s own draft picks.
In a rebuild like Pittsburgh will be going though, you need both. Quality and quantity.
You will have roster spots available to give young talent the opportunity to play.
Plus, keep in mind, this would have nothing to do with what Dubas or Hughes would want.
This would be Sidney Crosby’s decision 100%.
Cuz he can walk in a year, and the Pens get zero.
All things considered, that’s still a decent haul.