Nothing Major - Focus on D

Nope, that’s not getting you Werenski. Too much quantity, not enough quality.

I would love this deal from Devils perspective.
But if Columbus is selling Werenski, it likely means they are going full rebuild.
Which means it will cost our own 1st pick this year...(and maybe a defensive prospect and center prospect).

Something like Bahl, Boqvist, 2021 1st

Gonna be expensive

Nothing Major

Goes out and trades for Werenski

I feel like IF COlumbus was to think about trading Werenski, it's likely to focus on more quality assets instead how more assets. I'd imagine it starts with an A prospect, so likely 1 of Holtz or Foote would have to be going to other way. Probably would include another close to top guy as well, but including both of those would likely lower the pick.

I'd expect New Jersey to have to offer something closer to:


Zach Werenski


Alexander Holtz
Kevin Bahl
2022 3rd round pick (becomes a 1st if Werenski finishes in the top 3 of Norris voting)


Would have to be tweaked a little from there, but 23 year old top 4 defenceman don't come cheap. Pair Werenski with the right guy and he could instantly become a legit top 2 guy, which definitely don't come available often and cost a ton to get if they do

If they're rebuilding, they're gonna want top prospects, not second tier ones like Boqvist. It'd have to start with either Foote or Holtz