This would be Terrible...

That's why its a PD type trade. Terrible for who?

One rationalization for this: Chucky won't have anywhere to party in Ottawa, and thus, will perform to his latent skill level.

That only happens if he stays away from the type of parties bobby ryan goes to

Maybe this was the case, but I don’t think work ethic is his problem. He seems I legit shape and is working every shift, just not getting anything going.

The fact that he is playing on the fourth line now and seeing low TOI isn’t helping his production. Still got 2-8-10 in 21.

He’s probably just going to get dumped for a middle pick or equally struggling player.

why would Ottawa do this.
Some fool will pay up on this years Dizingle and you will get picks for the draft on a rebuilding team.

I doubt he'd make this trade. It's terrible for the Sens.

Let's break down the low risk high reward trades: The Namestnikov trade was a gem of a trade because Ottawa got a young guy with top 6 potential for a 4th in 2021 and a guy who would is 100% not going to make an NHL roster. It also took advantage of Ottawa's cap space and a team that needed to clear space (NYR). If all goes right, Ottawa flips him to a team for a prospect or a mid round pick.

The Duclair trade was a gem of a trade because Ottawa got a young guy with top 6 potential AND two 2nd round picks for a guy who was 100% going to get overpaid here in Ottawa (Dzingel) and ended up with less money because GM's knew he wasn't worth 5x5. He also was benched during the stretch to the playoffs and was benched in the playoffs. Duclair has found a role to play here in Ottawa and is playing up to get more money over longer term. If all goes right he signs a decent contract or he gets flipped for more picks or prospects at the deadline.

This trade you've "predicted" is bad on so many levels:

1- You're trading away a veteran presence in Belleville. He's not great but he keeps the locker room in tow.
2- You're trading away the best centre on this team right now for peanuts and a "hope" that Gal will reach his potential here. He's had chance after chance in MTL, ARI and PIT.
3- It's no secret that Gal has some issues on and off the ice. He's lost out there playing with Malkin. He's also been ousted by his own GM saying that, when the entire team will be healthy, he'll most likely be playing 4th line minutes or press boxed. That and his father is literally ruining his life.

You could argue that Gal still has top 6 potential and could still reach it. But, not for that package.

If I were making a Galchenyuk trade, I'd be willing to go with something similar PD gave up for Namestnikov: A 4th in 2022 and Andrew Sturtz.

I can’t see them trading pageau for that little

How is this a PD type trade???????

He'd never do that

I could see Gachenyuk trade as a Duclair-like throw-in. The only issue is he's a year-end UFA but could be good to get a look at him.

Only really worth it if Ottawa is confident in signing him, otherwise we lose out the potential value in picks or prospect. If the trade is made sometime soon it still gives Ottawa time to evaluate him and sign him to a 1 or 2 year "prove it" or flip him at TDL for mid-round picks. I think if Ottawa could retain 50% of his cap hit, some teams who want depth scoring could come calling and increase their buying price.
Pittsburgh would probably also like to clear his full cap-hit before TDL because I don't think they see him as part of the solution to win a cup with them.

I would consider this: Pageau, Ennis for Galchenyuk, conditional 2020 3rd* rounder and conditional 2021 2nd* rounder (upgraded to 2020 1st and 2021 3rd if Penguins make ECF). Galchenyuk at around $2.5 could probably net between (2nd-4th rounder) depending on the market and how he shows until the TDL.