Getting Pietrangelo would be a huge addition to our team, but sadly I just can't see it happening for a number of reasons:
On another note concerning Stone, I see no one really mentions how does the potential aftermath of us getting him and signing him for market value does to Mikko's contract demands.
- division rivals, which would drive up the price
- Blues aren't rebuilding, they'll want pieces that can help right away, we don't have that
- the young pieces we might be willing to give up don't carry that much value around the league
- Pietrangelo is signed for one more year, giving up a bounty for him and then potentially not being able to extend him would be a huge blow for the future of this team
Absolutely nothing. Two entirely different situations and level of players. Rantanen will make his money regardless of what happens with Stone. If anyone will have an impact on Rantanen and what he makes it'll be Marner, Laine, and Matthews.