If I was doing any kind of a deal with Carolina for Pesce I'd want Janne Kuokkanen in the deal as well. 20 year old that plays center and left wing and is signed on his ELC through 2020-2021. Decent size at 6'1, 190lbs and had a really nice first year in Charlotte last year with 40 points in 60 GP. Already has 5 points through 4 games this year and from everything I've read, there are hopes that he'll be near PPG this year... Should be damn near NHL ready a ready a year from now. Top 6 upside and a sure bet for the 3rd line if not.
I'd still rather keep Nylander, but I wouldn't be mad about Pesce + Kuokkanen if Dubas can't lock Willy up at a term and amount Toronto is happy with.
Obviously I like Gauthier's size, but I'm not so sure that Kuokkanen won't end up being the better NHL'er. He's a year younger and was 15 points more productive last year in Charlotte, despite playing 5 less games... Not that one year is a big enough sample size at this point.
Hell...
Nylander
Brown
For
Pesce
Kuokkanen
Gauthier