Hasn’t it been rumored that the sweetener in the Zatisev deal might be Brown?

various sources have already stated that Toronto would have to be the team giving the sweetner. that and the fact that toronto haven't approached NZ about the trade (since he needs to waive his ntc) is why the trade hasn't been finalized yet

Haven't read that, but it's a possibility. Given the Sens history of these sorts of deals, my thinking has logic.

$3 million bonus paid July 1st

Maybe after that but still would need his approval regardless since he has a full nmc and a multi-team no trade list

He is the one that requested a move out of Toronto!

You seem to forget that he has a no trade list and Ottawa is on it so the trade has to be approved by zaitsev. He gets to go where he wants. Trade requests mean nothing. Look at Kessel. He issued a trade request, PIT and MIN had a deal done but, MIN was on Kessel's no trade list and he decided to shut down the deal then was dealt later to arizona