As the Stanley Cup Final gets going, all eyes will be on Conn Smythe Trophy candidate Matthew Tkachuk, who has arguably established himself as the second-best player in the world during an incredible season.

He’s had the type of year that leaves fans and GMs wondering, “Why can’t we make a Matthew Tkachuk trade like the Florida Panthers did?”

We’ve discussed the idea in this space that the NHL is a copycat league and that other teams might try to make a big splash like Florida did. Whether we think that’s realistic or not, let’s play along for this Roundtable.