Help Needed - Big trade offer (REP)

[jtloveshack]

For league not in sig. 10 team dynasty, H2H, 26 player roster, 25 player minors, start 4C, 4LW, 4RW, 1F, 6D, 2G. Cats G, A, Pts, +/-, SOG, PPP, Hits, Blks, FOW, W, GAA, SV, SV%

Now, a little rundown on my team. I am currently in 6th (took over the team this year) and have some very nice pieces including McJesus, Draisatl, Barzal, Hischier, Pasta, Meier, PLD, Seth Jones, Werenski, M Rielly, Chabot, Binnington, Lehner and Grubauer. I also own 3 lottery 1st round picks this year for the prospect draft.

I think I should be in contention next year based on the player listed above as well as trading some of my prospects for studs. Which leads me to the offer I received, which is:

My Kakko, Zadina, Heiskanen and Oettinger

for

His Aho and Kyle Connor

I know this will upgrade my wings (as Aho still has LW eligibility) and it is probably a deal I should make. However, the loss of Heiskanen is the sticking point for me.

Thoughts? Easy accept or something else? Thanks

[shovelguy]

I get the hesitation but I would still go for the trade. Adding Aho and Connor is a decent boost to a quality group of players. Being in a 10 team league though makes it hard to find a seller to replace Heiskanen but I would put some trust in your ability to make a deal for a suitable replacement, even if for the short term.

[Magicstew]

Accept the deal - you have solid depth on d , so you should be able to cover loss there. you are getting Quality forwards in their prime and you will be contending next season while Kaako and Zadina may still be 2-3 years away yet to putting up points.
3 lottery picks you are going to get good players.

[MZac]

Easy accept. Two established stars on the wing catapults your rebuild into likely contention next year. You have a great foundation to compete and it is also very young. If you can avoid critical errors you should be in the mix forever more in this league.

[stevegamer]

Easy accept. This is a multi-cat league, and Heiskanen isn't as big a loss there.

I'm unsure who the second best player in the deal will be, but Aho is the best.

[Bubba55]

I'm with the consensus here, do the deal!

[jtloveshack]

So I accepted the offer and feel really good about it. Thanks very much for all of your answers/opinions. I really didn't like losing Heiskanen but I am loving the additions of Connor and Aho.