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Ottawa's probably the best fit for Tyson next year: their PP finished 21st in GF/60 last year, and while some of that was bad luck, they don't have a ton of good "setters" (players who can improve sh% off of their passes by hitting tape cleanly, making cross-ice passes that make goalies move, etc.) or a top-end PP quarterback (Chabot and Brannstrom tied for the team lead in PPO GAR at 0.6) Tyson's 5.3 PPO GAR tied for 3rd in the NHL among Ds and he's been an above-average setter his whole career. The deal leaves Ottawa 3.4 million for Formenton and Brannstrom, which should be fine, and they get Hamonic and Talbot off the books next year and Zaitsev the year after that.

Tyson Barrie is a solid and underrated player. He led all Oilers d-men in GAR last year and over the last 3 years. But the Oilers powerplay can survive without Barrie thanks to McDavid/Drai/RNH, and a stronger defensive 3RD frees Kulak up to either form a shutdown pair with Ceci or provide a safety blanket for Bouchard, while Broberg gets some room to grow with a safety blanket of his own.

The trade is a loss. That's what happens when you let your cap space go negative with an RFA left to sign, especially since Tyson needs a specific fit.

Braun's a puck-eater. No offense for either team when he's on the ice. Doesn't lead to good boxcars or pricey contracts, especially at 35, but it's a cheap way to get a decent player and a fine partner for a young puck-mover.