How do you think he did in those games? Look at his games with Carpenter, Smith, or Highmore.. he had several solid all around games. In that role he did play better and numerous goals and assists of forechecking, picking off passes, and plays controlling the puck in the ozone. You probably think he was always just lazy and weak or just focus on the playoff play which was bad. Butnhe absolutely wasn't some soft show no promise player.
So not CHD and not Subban if you don't think they won't take disappointments. So a prospect like Carlsson or Hagel? Who showed less than Nylander or of they had great enough years may be protected in some way like via a trade offer?