I thought about this the other day before Mackinnon went full beast mode on Calgary. At this point he's either untouchable or you would need to give up some "untouchables" yourself to get him.
So what about Malkin + prospect or high end draft pick for Mackinnon?
this was well intentioned and clearly polite
but while God hears all prayers, sometimes the answer is no.
Nothing the Penguins can offer will get the Avs to trade away a 23 year old superstar
This.
It is the Avs who might overpay to get a Kreider to bookend w/MacK on the first line. THAT is POSSIBLE.
But zero chance MacK moves unless he wants out, and there is zero reason pro tempore to expect that.
What a stupid proposal. Give your head a shake for posting this embarrassing nonsense.
OP, let not your heart be troubled or your ear recoil by what are sanctimonious sounds by some.
You made a polite inquiry.
You asked what would it take.
You did not say I want to swap my worst player for your best player.
There is no fit, no match for your pursuit.
It's not a crime or a sin.
Peace.