The Ducks don't need a PPQB type defenseman. Their PP units are run by Fowler, Mintyukov and Zellweger. In a pinch LaCombe could also run one because he did it for years at the UofM. The Ducks need a strong-in-his-own-end defender that can eat minutes on the penalty kill. That is NOT Boqvist.

Sens want a player who's ready to play in the top 6 right now over a high draft pick if we ever traded Brady. I've seen dudes offer Kent + Jiricek + Sillinger on here for Brady lol.

Were those actually Jackets fans offering that? I mean, if KJ were healthy, my offer would be him and 4OA with nothing else. But he's not, so it's not.

That's the one I struggled with most, as I'm also an Anaheim fan. But they do need a top-4 RHD, and this allows them to keep a youngster in San Diego another year. Boqvist's issue is health, not skill. Another big con for this trade's viability is that he's small, so not really a PV sort of player.

Tkachuck is definitely one of my favorite targets if the jackets were to move 4OA. He would add some grit and is still young enough to fit in with this core. Would be tough to pass up on lindstrom or levshunov if they are there though. A 1-2 center punch of fantilli and lindstrom could be really good for a long time. Or a defensive core of werenski-jiricek and mateychuk-levshunov in the top 4.

Not saying he’s worth all that, but Kent or Jiricek have to be included id imagine.

Edit: misread. KJ and 4th would be a really good offer i’d take if Brady asked out.

You're going to have a real hard time convincing me that spending 1M on Gus Lindstrom isn't better than 2.6M on Boqvist. Lindstrom is better in his own end and that's what matters for this one roster spot.

The other thing I'd say is if the Ducks did end up with Boqvist, it's a trade they'd do in October when all the other better options didn't pan out for a real top-4 guy. Come back to us when training camp rolls around and we can have another look at it.

That's my thought process, too, though I'd rather keep the assets and 4OA and just stick to the plan...once we figure out what that is.

I'm assuming Celebrini (duh) and Demidov are gone in the top-3, so that means one of Lindstrom or Levshunov (unlikely given ANA's direct needs) are available at 4. Fantilli - Lindstrom - Sillinger - LDBB/Vononkov/Jenner is potentially the center depth of nightmares for other teams for the next 15 years. Or Werenksi-Jiricek, Mateychuk-Levshunov a top-4 that would be dominant.

I just feel like 1RD and 2C are much bigger needs than another winger, no matter how good.

Ottawa has pretty much the same # of reasons for trading Brady Tkachuk that Columbus does for trading Boone Jenner.

Zero.

If Brady goes to Columbus, then Boone will be going the other way.

It's as simple as that.

Might have to table til he's healthy, then. KJ is redundant to a Jackets roster with Johnny Gaudreau.

I should've made a Leafs trade on this post because the point specifically with the Tkachuk trade is that I'd rather have him than Marner IF I must be trading the 4OA.

Boone Jenner one for one for Brady. Done deal no take backs

I am personally not opposed to that at all. I have never particularly been a Boone Jenner fan. I figured Ottawa would want younger players, but that's an interesting counter.

Read what I said again.

Brady >>> Boone.

So, Boone would have to come in a package.

I know what you said but I simply chose to ignore it. Don’t worry we will take good care of Brady.

I didn't suggest a 1 for 1 swap though.

Did I say anything about it being one for one? No. I said I had not considered Jenner in this trade. I'd want a later pick alongside Brady, but Jenner and 4OA would be fine with me.

Too late I said no take backs

You would get nothing alongside Brady.

Brady for Boone + 4OA.

Take it or leave it.

Lindstrom is better than Boqvist imo and we also have many better PPQB’s

4th and KJ wont get CBJ brady, 4th is nice but OTT needs a top 6 player coming back and KJ aint it, stop looking at were he was drafted and look at what hes done.. KJ is a bottom 6 player.

He had a 40 point season at 19 years old dude, and he's still only 21. He's just had an injury last year. He is definitely a top 6 player and would be Giroux's replacement!

Sens fans need to start being realistic with the Brady situation. There is a very good chance he does in fact get traded this offseason or during next season. After next season his NTC or NMC, whichever, come into play. I know for a fact, BT has spoken to Staois/Andelauer (spelling??) about the direction of this team. He’s not happy and didn’t hesitate to say so. He believes in the organization, wants to stay, bring a cup to Ottawa…but he’s not sticking around for another season like this past year or years before. The guy wants to win more than any player on that team. He’s do anything to get them to the playoffs/cup. If Sens do not start off on a good foot, he’s getting traded. Now the Sens control where he would go, so it doesn’t mean he goes to a contender. He’s going to go to whichever team gives the Sens the most assets…CBJ def has those assets. I’ve been saying NJ for some time, but they don’t have as much as CBJ. Nemec would have to be included in any BT trade, I would imagine. Carolina is another team with lots of assets. Not necessarily the best, but they def have assets to put together a decent proposal. Buffalo is another…Kings, eh, maybe only if Brandt Clarke is included. I don’t see Kings trading a big piece to their future. Detroit has quality young players that could possibly move the needle. I mean most teams would do their best to try to acquire Brady. He changes a teams lineup significantly. Adds a very unique talent to any team that most don’t have. Anyway that’s my rant, I’m sure most will say I’m an idiot…)i got married, I already know this), but BT is def available.

16 points in 42 games, shoulder injury, OTT already has PTSD with Norris, big pass in KJ, and 4th and KJ would not get CBJ brady anyways