Brutal.

That won't be enough

For those thinking that Suzuki ++ is a viable option :

Hey folks, here's a fun tidbit for you:Suzuki started getting top-6 minutes on Dec 19. Here is how both players performed as of that moment until the pause:Suzuki: 27 pts in 36 gmsDubois: 27 pts in 35 gmsPlayoffs:Suzuki: 7 pts in 10 gmsDubois: 10 pts in 10 gms

— Marco D'Amico (@thehockeyexpert) January 15, 2021

Thank you for this.

Anyone thinking there's something to deal with Suzuki+ is delusional and should be interned, for a cap era team the fact that Suzuki is still being on his ELC for two more years is the first thing why I'd say no, on top of his performances.

Although I agree that this rumoured offer is short in terms of value that's how negotiations work, you start low he starts high and you meet somewhere in the middle.

So... I've waisted the last 30 mins trying to track the root of this rumour. As far as I can tell, it came from this clown: [https://twitter.com/BrianHedger/status/1350085042173857796]
From a since deleted tweet. The only 'notable names' to pick up on it were Stu Cowan and Nick Kypreos, which should tell you of the seriousness of this 'trade offer'.

I believe Bergevin when he says Suzuki, KK, Romanov, Price, and Weber are not moving (the last two for obvious reasons). He's been pretty open about it over the last couple months. Unlike the Subban example, where he was "listening to calls" -- He hasn't been coy when talking about the 3 rookies. They're still in the early plans for the future of this franchise.

PLD would be an exiting acquisition, but there's the cap to consider here. KK's value is in his young age (20) and especially his ELC. Even if PLD is an improvement today, I don't think MTL makes that deal. I can see an example of Danault + Caufield + Picks being a possible trade offer. MTL needs to move cap space if acquiring PLD. Also, the attractive idea for MTL here is to cement 3 centres below the age of 22 for the future.

But then, CLB seems to want to be competitive now? So, maybe future prospects and picks is not enticing for them. I just don't think MTL will be the dance partner for this trade. It looks like a one-for-one trade, and I don't know who will give it to Jarmo...

all reports currently indicate Suzuki + is what the CBJ want rn. Makes sense as CBJ still want to try and win. With 4 other teams in the race for PLD Bergevin has a decision to make as the kings, flames, jets, or rangers are also in for him.

Eith Suzuki's breakout, I doubt they move him. Im curious what the other teams would offer

From what Ive been hearing

Rangers offer was something like

Kakko + Strome and a 1st

as for the rest

Flames would probs revolve around Monahan or Backlund

Kings around some of there A prospects (Turcotte +) and Lizotte with picks

Jets it would involve Roslavic and Samberg or Heinola with picks.

Rangers price seems a little high, Don't think the Flames will be moving Monahan and Backs has a full NTC. I could see something around Bennett/Mangiapane and some futures though. Kings have so much to work with, no idea there. Jets would probably have to do something with Heinola if they want to stay in the running