That seems like rearranging the deck chairs to me. Why say you’re gonna “go for it” then immediately get rid of the main guy who would help you go for it? Only way this happens is if we get a 1st + roster player who can replace Panarin which is unlikely to happen unless he re- signs where he is traded.
Not a rearranging when you now move out a guy you know wants out for a center (a huge position of need) that at least has some potential to resign. We can also now offer him the 8 year mega deal.
And I also think Panarin is a better player who should return more.
I just do not under any circumstance see Jarmo paying this price and then losing all three UFAs for nothing and this team may not even make the playoffs. I would be leading the fire Jarmo charge if that is the case.
Think about this very real possibility for 2019-2020.
OUT:
Panarin. Bobrovsky. Duchene. 2019 first round pick. Abramov. Davidson
IN:
Playoff run which is not even guaranteed.
This team has to win the cup to justify that. I just do not see Jarmo risking all that.
You deal Panarin you recoup a lot of that risk while adding a game breaker in Duchene with the possibility to resign.
I think Jarmo knows what he can get for Panarin before pulling this trigger.
Will see how it shakes out.