If it’s truly a late round pick I wouldn’t care, I wouldn’t love trading like a 2nd for someone who we could just sign but I wouldn’t be THAT angry. I’m just saying I don’t think we will need to trade for his rights if we were to sign him.
A 4th or 5th round pick to get his rights and then launch Hronek and Zadina over to Holland And the Oilers or whoever is crazy enough to think they can salvage those guys for a few picks.
Another thought; Hronek, Zadina and Tuomisto for Ty Tullio, Kassian and Poolparty. Poolparty is up for a raise, Kassian is making over 3 mil. That gives Edmonton room to keep Evander Kane, get a real goalie and give other raises.
Also trading Erne for a bag of pucks wouldn't hurt. I know those things get expensive.
Suter and Fabbri should go to a team that is actually trying to tank like Arizona, Seattle or Montreal, Their offensive production is ok for middle six guys but what I really dislike about them is the poor defensive play. I would love to swipe Gourde from Seattle to be our 2/3c if it is possible.
Oesterle traded to another team that wants to tank for Bedard. More pucks. Maybe a couple skate sharpening stones thrown in too.