Barkov is worth more than that

That would never happen

He may be worth a bit more than that but I'd actually get behind a trade for Barkov. Gives the flames options to move players between centre and wing. Better 1-2 punch at centre than we have now. Could keep Monahan at centre and put Lindholm at wing to maximize his scoring potential or vice versa. If be prepared to give up a bit more for Barkov

Why the heck would Florida trade a player who is substantially better than Gaudreau

And what do Calgary have to offer that would be interesting enough for Florida to listen to that offer? I mean Gaudreau is a really good players but Barkov is a big two way center on a bargain deal and who is younger. Florida would want monahan back with valimaki and rasmus Anderson. Maybe a first round pick with that. Player like barkov are not traded because no one would ever gave up half of a team to acquire them.

He's definitely worth more than posted in this trade but you don't get another top centre, plus a projected top pairing defenceman, plus another top 4 defenceman, plus a 1st for him. What you trade a centre like Barkov for is pieces that give you more depth to your roster. He may not be instantly replaceable in one player but you can get proper value to push forward in your rebuild. A 5 year rebuild means Barkov won't fit in when you're done. So take the trade throw in a 1st and maybe another prospect and maybe that'll work. But the flames don't dismantle the team to get him. Barkov isn't Eichel so you have to be careful not to over value him.

Barkov is on the same level as eichel! What are you talking about with the rebuilt? The panthers are not in rebuilt this is why they would ask for that kind of return. You sure don’t are aware of what is goiing on in Nhl. Florida a rebuilding team, they have been rebuilding for the past 10 years they have a tons of excellent players. Trading a top 10 centerman for quantity is always a bad trade except if you get a major overpayments. There is no way the panthers would even consider trading barkov for that return even with 2 first round pick added. A late first round pick have not the values of a all star players.

I wanna trade him now but we are not getting barkov

I think I may have been thinking of Minnesota for some reason...

Would have to be Monahan + if u want Barkov
They’d want a Center back
And why would they even entertain moving Barkov?

Ok Minnesota will take at least 5 years to rebuilt somethibg decent. I totally agree with you there. They have a old roster and long term contract to almost every 30 + years old players. And they have one of the worst prospect farm system in the league. Not a great mix for success

I'd trade him now

Barkov is a NO NO NO from FL....
Try Gaudreau for Johansen in Smashville instead if you are looking for a big C