Confirmed with Link: Owen Tippett contract extension, 8 years x $6.2M

[VladDrag]

Why would you trade your 26-year-old best player for a "very decent prospect + 1st round pick."

Because TK is the worst player ever.

 

[blackjackmulligan]

TK would get you good value, he'd get you good value at next year's TDL.

If you were blowing this team up, it would make sense, but if you're looking to be competitive in a few years, you want an asset in return that will be as good as TK in 2026-30 (when he's 29-32).

Not worth the risk as you sell high. This team is going nowhere with or without TK. If they retained 50% that has to increase that value an awful lot.