This is what brings Zibanejad into the conversation, dealing with Patrik Allvin, dealing with a city that has a slight obsession with Swedes, dealing with a player on a very similar contract, and doing as much as they can to make sure their real franchise C isn't going to want to bolt out the door one day soon. I don't think Vancouver wants an Eichel tier situation to occur with Elias. Drury & Allvin can dress up this type of trade however they want, Schneider, picks, prospects, etc. Kypreos said it best imo. It's a risk for both teams regardless but I think both NYR & VAN have found themselves in situations this year that calls for some risk taking.