[SuperMatt18]

I'm trying to look at the teams rumored and think what the return would be:

Anaheim:

- Zegras is going to be the obvious ask from Columbus, but no chance they move him. Personally I don't see a "hockey" deal that makes sense, unless Columbus likes Rakell. Personally I don't think Anaheim will be a player here.

- Potential offer: Rakell + Steel/Comtois + Picks


Minnesota:

- Similar to Anaheim the most attractive piece for Columbus is probably Rossi, but don't think they are trading him. From on the roster Dumba, Fiala or Eriksson Ek could be pieces at play. They also own 2 1st round picks in 2021.

Potential Offer: Eriksson Ek + Boldy + Pittsburgh 2021 1st


Montreal:

- Suzuki, Kotkaniemi are probably the starting place for a trade. I doubt Suzuki is on the table but Kotkaniemi is a piece, Caufield is another option. Tatar or Danault would need to be included too for cap reasons.

Potential Offer: Kotkaniemi + Tatar + Pick/Prospects



Winnipeg:

-Don't think we see a Laine for Dubois swap but think Winnipeg has some other options like Ehlers, or Roslovic. I had thought about Connor for Dubois straight up too, but doubt Winnipeg would move a player that's committed to the city long term for a question mark.

Winnipeg might also try to convince Laine to stay if they get him a top center to play with like Dubois (he usually doesn't play with Scheifele)

Potential Offer: Ehlers+Roslovic


Ottawa:

- The piece that would make the most sense as a starting point here to me would be Colin White, with other picks/prospects added. No way the Senators would look at Chabot, Tkachuk, or Stutzle in the deal.

- Potential Offer: White + 2 to 3 of Batherson/Norris/Brown/Picks


Rangers:

- Could see Strome or Buchnevich being part of the deal. Would most likely include Kakko too, hasn't really impressed in New York but maybe Jarmo is a fan. Some rumors that they are looking to move Deangelo too.

- Potential offer: Strome/Buchnevich + Kakko + Pick


Buffalo:

- Have to think that Reinhart would be the main piece here if it's more of a hockey trade. Columbus likely asks for Cozens but similar to Zegras in Anaheim I don't see him being moved. Been rumoured that Buffalo would be willing to move Mittelstadt to upgrade their forward group.

Potential Trade: Reinhart + Mittelstadt + Picks


Philadelphia:

-This is the dark horse to me. They could put together an intriguing package that doesn't take away from their roster too much. Lots of young forwards that could be of interest to Columbus (Frost, Farabee, Patrick) and some good young d-men too (Sanheim, Myers). I do wonder if they'd be willing to move Konecny too.

-Potential Trade: Frost/Patrick + Sanheim + Pick


Detroit:

-There was noise around Mantha in the offseason and that could be an interesting starting point. Likely would need to be prospects or picks added.

- Potential Trade: Mantha + Zadina


Washington:

-In terms of a "hockey" trade the name that stands out on the roster would be Vrana. Nothing else that really fits the bill to me. McMichael and Lapierre are two prospects I could see Columbus being interested in though.

-Potential Trade: Vrana + McMichael + Pick


Arizona:

- Feel like it's one of Schmaltz or Dvorak as part of the trade, with add ons to help even up the value. Columbus likely tries to ask for Hayton too but don't see that happening.

Potential Trade: Dvorak + Soderstrom + Picks


Vegas:

-I feel like Alex Tuch would be the roster piece included here on Vegas side, as I don't see Columbus wanting Karlsson back, and I think Columbus will want somebody younger than Smith or Marchessault in return.

- Potential Trade: Tuch + Glass + Pick


Colorado:

-The "hockey" trade would probably be Kadri as part of the piece, but the real trump card that I think Colorado holds here is Byram. Kid is likely going to be great, but they have the defensive depth to be able to move him for Dubois without batting an eyelash. If I'm Colorado I'm trying to keep Kadri and use Byram as the piece to get Dubois

-Potential Trade: Compher + Calvert (cap reasons) + Byram


When I look at this I think that the Flames would have a good shot with a package around Monahan. IMO he would be the best center that could potentially be made available in a trade.

The dark horses IMO would be New York (could include Kakko), Philadelphia (could afford the best overall package of young NHLers), and Colorado (Byram).

And really the Colorado one is the scary one because IF Byram is available then I think Colorado becomes the front runner.