Don't you guys love Zadorov?

(i'm not sure if the deal is fine or not but I wouldn't think you guys were paying to dump Donskoi)

There is a lot to like about Zadorov, but he is inconsistent and Graves has made him expendable. I like Donskoi too but think it's possible Colorado upgrades via trade or free agency. Things are crowded, and someone might have to go.

Here is the logic for the trade:

Colorado: they have an excess of defensemen, middle six forwards (after free agency), and RW prospects. The big prize here is Formenton.

Florida: The need bodies for when Dadonov and/or Hoffman leave, and Tallon seems like a guy who would like Zadorov. Borgstrom has been mismanaged and needs to go for something before he leaves for Finland, and they have RD depth, which makes Priskie expendable.

Ottawa: They have a lot of good prospects but could use more down the middle. Borgstrom gives them another option there, and Beaucage adds another decent prospect to their pool.

I'm not sure if it works either. The main thing is trying to pry Formenton away from Ottawa, as I think he'd be a great add for Colorado. Not sure if a trade between just the two teams works though.

Ottawa gets shafted. Borgstrom and Beaucage can't make up for how good Alex Formenton will be

You might be right on this but I promise Van will give a good player with Sutter or Beagle to Ottawa just to take his money and it wont cost formenton. I think you just get out bid. (unless both players reject the trade)

I think Habsfan9 is right TBH. I've been playing around with some way to get Formenton to Colorado (him and Newhook together gets me excited) and this is about the best I can do. Figured I'd post it to see what others thought and see if I was off, but the responses are pretty much in line with my thoughts.

I'll try and get formenton to col.

PS: Don't tell HabsFan he's right or other habs fans will think they're right too. They travel in packs. Very Dangerous.