If past history has taught us anything it's to expect the unexpected. None of us expected the Hronek deal to go down but it did. The ownership has always been pushing this retool on the fly concept and only care about making the playoffs. In my opinion it just seems likely they're talking to other teams about this pick.
They currently possess an extremely limited amount of cap space, which poses a significant challenge if they aspire to become a formidable playoff contender in the near future. To address this, incorporating ELC (Entry-Level Contract) players into their lineup becomes crucial to supplement their roster.
While it is undeniable that the ownership situation is abysmal, it seems highly improbable that they would consider relinquishing their valuable draft pick via trade.
From a logical standpoint, it is difficult to fathom any scenario where trading the pick would be a sensible decision. One must consider the implications of acquiring new players and the corresponding impact on the team's salary cap. Who would they bring in, and how would their cap hit affect the team? These questions make it evident that retaining the pick holds greater merit
