I was looking at trades with teams in the east, would you guys pull the trigger for these rebuild ideas? Would this help us in the long run?
Scenario 1: Rakell, Larsson, Backes, 1st (31st) for Subban, Ty Smith, Woods, 1st (17th)
-This saves NJD nearly 3.5 million next season, and rids themselves of Subban and Wood's disappointing contracts, and adds to their offense. They get to reallocate money for another defenseman that can fit better than Subban did last year. Ducks get futures with Ty and move up with their second 1st round pick while getting veteran depth. Ducks have cap space while not competing so they can take on more salary, like half of Backes' $4.5M contract, maybe saving NJD nearly 6 million next season. Maybe Subban can turn it around, or his contract would be an enormous albatross for three seasons during the rebuild... that's the gamble. Would the futures be worth it?
Scenario 2: Henrique for Gostisbehere
-Gives the Ducks a PP QB and opportunities for our prospects, he is also younger and on a cheaper contract. I just see Henrique in a Flyer uniform and it seems like they aren't utilizing Ghost as much because they have Provorov and other upcoming prospects. I think we would be selling Henrique high as I don't think he will perform as well as he did this year.
Scenario 3: Rakell, Lindholm, Larsson/prospect, 1st (31st) for Ekblad, 1st (14th)
- I doubt Florida trades Ekblad, but it sounds like Florida might be willing to rebuild after under performing this season (I didnt realize that they had so many NTC contracts). I don't think fans from either side would think this is fair and would want more. Ekblad would give the ducks a #1 dman that would be a legit triggerman that can finally improve the power play. Lindholm would help Florida shut down other teams and help them win more consistently, and Rakell is the adder to get someone like Ekblad, but the Ducks can maybe move up to get a better prospect moving up in the draft. Ekblad is also younger than Rakell and Lindholm by 2/3 years so he fits our rebuild time table.