cbjthrowaway
Joined: May 2019
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CBJ isn't giving up either of the star defensemen, and Savard is more of a pure rental. WPG has been linked to Murray but he's too injury prone and has just one year left so he won't be the centerpiece of the deal.
IMO there isn't a one-for-one type deal for Laine that makes much sense -- especially for CBJ -- but if you want a young, quality top four d-man with multiple years of team control… CBJ does have Gavrikov. Perhaps Gavrikov + Anderson + Bemstrom + TFW + 21OA for Laine + Roslovic? Fits the profile of recent star forward trades (multiple good-not-great roster guys, high-upside prospect, mid 1st) – doesn't fill WPG's need for a center but then again, that's CBJ's biggest need, too.
Gavrikov was super impressive this year, is still young, is set to be RFA but has a few more years before UFA status. Anderson has 30+ goal potential and plays a fast, physical game, but is coming off of injuries. Still, he's very highly sought after by GMs around the league. Bemstrom has potential to be a top six winger and with an elite right shot one-timer on the power play (filling something Laine does very well).