Ive heard some say the Stone trade would be a good comparable for Gaudreau, which was a top prospect like Brannstrom and a 2nd.
Thing is though, the Sens had to trade Stone immediately or they would have him play out the string and then lose him for nothing when the season ended. They also were limited by his preference for who he wanted to sign an extension with so they essentially couldn't just deal him anywhere they wanted to the highest bidder. With Johnny having two years left and the Flames not having to trade him right away or lose him for nothing, Id expect a bigger return than Stone got if he is traded this off season.
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