Pageau

For a team that seemed to absolutely decimate themselves last year at the trade deadline, I'm actually super surprised that they've got all of their 1st rounders for the next 3 years, and a still not-horrible stable of young players.

People were overly critical. The Jackets have draft well in the late rounds and players drafted 3-5 years ago are pushing for spots now. Almost too many. We've seen Sherwood, Stenlund, Macinnis, Lilja, Bemstrom, Robinson, Peeke, Carlsson all play games this year and none have played a full NHL season. All credit to Torts and Jarmo.

Pageau would fit in nicely with teams like CBJ and NYI as they preach a defensive game. I have no idea who these players are so I can safely say nothing positive or negative about them. Good trade?

Ottawa will want more and I’m not sure Columbus looks too hard into buying rentals again. Kinda got burned last season.

Kukan slotted in with Jones on the top line early last year for about 8/10 games when Werenski was struggling and he (Kukan) did not look out of place. He also ate up some big minutes in playoffs too, he is ready for big top four minutes.
Stenlund is big and skilled, and looked good for stretches when in the lineup. He had most of his goals on the power play. Jackets would still need to upgrade the pick or add a bit more to get Pageau (with extension).