Once a Kings Fan Too
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I dunno. I think the basic outline is pretty ingenious. I think it might require a little evening out with draft picks. How about this: because Columbus is getting the best player, and Tampa Bay the second-best, each should give a pick to Edmonton and Columbus should also give a pick to the Lightning. How about Columbus gives a first and second to Edmonton and Tampa Bay, respectively, and Tampa Bay gives a first (not the same year) to Edmonton? Is that too high a return (two firsts, a second, and Tyler Johnson and Cal Foote) for the guy who may be the next Mark Messier? Look at it another way: wouldn't Columbus trade, straight up with Edmonton, Panarin and a first and a second for Draisaitl?