LW/RW Rickard Rakell
C Derek Grant
D Michael Del Zotto
RD Noah Dobson
2020 1st
2020 2nd
Looking at the recent returns on Zucker and Coleman, it should take a true blue chip piece to get the Ducks to part with Rakell right now. A top prospect at a position where they are completely devoid of future talent may be just the ticket. Dobson can play sheltered offensive minutes to start and possibly start to improve a dreadful powerplay over the next couple seasons. Becomes a key part of the Ducks next offensive core along with Zegras and this year's early pick.
A two time 30 goal guy signed from ages 26-29 for under $4M - such a huge luxury for a team looking to contend in that window. Dobson obviously has tremendous potential but won't be a key contributor this year or perhaps even next. Are the Isles willing to part with a future stud in order to vastly improve their fortunes for their next three runs?
I've added two rentals as well. Grant provides a big body center who takes on tough defensive minutes, kills penalties, wins draws and is scoring at a 20+ goal pace. Ideal bottom six center who can move up if needed. Don't get too attached, we want to sign Grantlzaf back in Anaheim this summer.
Del Zotto represents a cheap depth replacement if needed. He's been used over his head this year as a #5 who has been forced into the top 4 due to injuries, better suited for a 6/7 role.