I like the deal from NYI's POV. A late 1st most likely culminates into a player who never sees the NHL, or does 4 years from now. NYI have a small Cup window with this current group (Bailey, Lee, Ebs, Cizikas). This moves the needle enough to put them in the conversation. Ideally, I'd like these two *in addition to Lee.
Palms is now the most proven shoot-first goalscorer NYI have. I suspect he'll be reinvigorated playing for a contender and possibly with Barzal. He can also see weaker D men on the 2nd line and will boost the PP.
Zajac is just the kind of playoff grinder NYI needs on the 3rd line with JPG and Wahlstrom. He can do the dirty work for them and cycle that puck.
Not sure NYI is a shoe-in for a Cup, but they are better than last year and will be a really tough match for any team.