Is it worth it to trade with San Jose?
Okay I know it seems crazy but just hear me out. Ive heard a lot of rumours or theories where San Jose trades back to gain more assets.
Now the crazy thing about what I’m thinking is if we can do this without giving up our third overall pick. We throw in Minnesota’s first, maybe a second, two or more prospects, Marcus Peterson, Jake DeBrusk, or whatever they else they want.
San Jose wants defenders so give them Kudrayasev and Mynio or whoever else they want. M-Petey would also be good for them. And the picks would just assist the deal. I wouldn’t say it’s an over pay at all and might work for both teams.
We draft Malholtra and Stenberg (or Mckenna if the leafs pass on him) and work from there. I know it’s crazy but it’s also what happened last time we drafted in the top 3.
Just let me know if you think this would work and what we’d have to give up in some sort of mock trade.
Posted May 6, 2026, 11:14 PM UTC