But there is still some motivation for LV to not do that deal.
Let's assume Bieksa is bought out, and Vats is moved for picks, thus leaving nothing valuable exposed from the Ducks. LV may not benefit by getting a good player out of ANA, but they've still managed to weaken a division rival, vs. letting them keep the top end of their defence together.
Plus even if they lose out on an asset from Anaheim by them moving Vats, that trade will still force another team to expose a better, previously protected player of theirs.
I think towards the rest of the Pacific, LV will take less value if it means managing to sabotage the other teams. Remember, LV will benefit by weakening Anaheim and the rest of the Pacific. For example, I see Reinhart being taken before Pouliot from Edmonton. Pouliot's the better NHL player, but that 4mil puts a dent in Edmonton's cap.