Nah.
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Yeah man, you way off on both trades.
The premium for the privilege of buying out Kassian in a year is not going to get you even Watson, TBH.
Elvis has given all indications he wants to sign; the team has made it known they want to sort out their goaltending situation first (i.e. trade Korpi). He's 27, not 37; CBJ can probably get 5-6 good years out of him, likely at a reasonable cap hit, as well. Even if the next two are with the team tanking, its not worth it for a hefty cap dump and a late 1st/ 2nd. Particularly if you want retention.
Plus, need some cover for Tarasov in the short term.
I keep saying, EDM fans want to keep diverting to Elvis instead of Korpi, when isn't the problem right now that your team needs post-season help? And getting a guy with a 1.90 GAA, inclusive of five games (well, six when you count the marathon Game 1) against the future Cup winners is a hell of a get. Small sample size, sure, but compared to what you currently have, three goaltenders who have underperformed and whose average age is 35, I really think its a step up.
Not saying "1st rounder and more" step up, but a definite step up.