I have no idea what ai think might happen, but what I want to happen is a good old fashioned hockey trade, not a swap for a lottery ticket.
I think the best chance of a hockey trade is if Risto is packaged as part of a deal with Sam or Jack. If he’s moved alone my gut says the return will be a not quite ready for NHL prospect or pick.
The team's record will improve next season with Jack, Sam, Risto off the team.
Risto will be a key piece of another team's strong playoff run.
Casey Mittlestadt will sore 45 pts next season.