That probably the major thing everyone seems to overlook right now.
Does anybody really believe that a team wouldn't have beaten that offer easily if Karlsson would have been willing to extend with them?
Really?
Thats why Pacioretty got decent value and thats why the EK trade looks like it looks right now...
EK wants to either hit UFA at all costs or simply does not want to extend with any team right now that was in the mix.
This is basically San Jose trading for a rental for now and going all-in...
Thats why this looks like a rental return because it is...