Keeping the window open

Not trading both DeBrusk and Bjork for Nurse and you don't need Hall AND Palmieri. Hall won't sign that and better have Palmieri with an extension.

Good team. But that’s pretty pricey for Palmieri, even with an extension.

Chara plays 3rd pair in this scenario.

But it certainly makes them a Cup frontrunner.

Considering the role I’d rather do nurse for debrusk and Ritchie.
Bjork is better than Ritchie but I see it being a fourth line role with JJ and trying to bring offence to that line is a waste of time and effort in my opinion rather just make it a big physical tough line to battle against. Also think this counter offer is more suited for Bruins to consider

You just slammed that window shut.

Why not keep young talent and sign say hoffman or dadynov who are better than Palmieri?

They aren't better. Palmieri is better all-around than both. Hoffman scores goals and that's it. Someone will likely overpay for him. Not sure Dadonov is the best fit.