I don't think Columbus will trade #3 either, but they are a small market team that typically does not attract UFA's and or always retains their star players. So timing matters.
Leo going to come over to NA right after his draft? Or is he staying home for a year first?
Gaudreau
Werenski
Jenner
Laine
Provorov
These guys are all UFA's in the next 2-4 years except Gaudreau who will be 32+ by the time Leo becomes a star (may be no better than Lindholm)
They have cap, they have other young players besides #3. Doubt it happens but at some point you need to try and win and timing of the best players they have it makes sense to go all in now.
If it did happen Lindholm and a new contract plus #16 might be what it will take.
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