That's the same BS, pass the buck, thinking that made the Wings trade a top 4 NHL ready defenseman in the 2016 draft. It minimizes rebuild efficiency.
If folks want to have a long dwell in the cellar, that's cool, but I enjoy watching the playoffs.
It's not that simple, it all depends on what is involved in the trade. If we moved Franzen's contract to a team that needs to hit the floor, its win-win (if we need the cap).
The other team gets a 4mil cap hit, but only pays 1mil, and they can ship that amount back to us with someone else. We clear cap space. Why are you thinking that we would have to give up something significant if anything to do so?
As far as Chychrun goes, Wings passed on him (just as many others did) presumably because of concerns of his injury history. Since joining the NHL, he hasn't exactly changed people's minds. I'd rather have Hronek AND Chowolski over Chychrun.
I'm for doing whatever it takes to make this team a contender again (not just get into the playoffs), and if a trade like that can help us, I'm for it. If it truly jeopardizes our future, I don't do it. Depends what the offer is, to say you should or should not do anything before fully understanding what it is, is silly.