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Originally Posted by Samonadreau
Difference being there were offer sheet threats and Boston had to do something. Here Columbus controls their destiny regardless. Apples and oranges.
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They are, however, nearly in cap Hell and desperately need to clear some space to sign Seth Jones, who
is vulnerable to an offer sheet. Columbus have to act relatively fast at the draft to make sure they can get Jones signed ASAP.
Ditching Hartnell's cap hit will be a pretty attractive proposition, though Hartnell as a player still holds some value in a trade.
Ditching Clarkson is a home run for them, but I would hope Treliving doesn't go anywhere near that contract.
I genuinely believe a deal centred around Hartnell + #3 is going to work for the Flames and Blue Jackets. They'll need a cheaper replacement for Hartnell and I believe Ferland would fit that bill. They need help on C and Backlund fits that bill, but if we could pawn them Colborne instead I believe it would be better for the Flames. Tack on 1 or 2 2nd round picks and I believe it's more than fair value and pretty attractive to Columbus.
The maximum I would give up (for 3rd overall + Hartnell at full salary):
6th overall + 2 2nd round picks + Backlund + Ferland
What I think could get er done:
6th overall + a 2nd round pick + Colborne + Ferland
If they want Bennett and that's the deal breaker then I'm pretty happy to stick at 6th and worst case scenario is we get Nylander. Dubois could fall that far. Bennett is NOT on the table for this.