Holtby for Barrie is a very intelligent move, if only a temporary solution to an ongoing problem.

Anaheim says Yes.

Way too much for Manson. I like the Dallas move for both teams

I agree it's a lot. Defensemen have such inflated values, especially around the TDL though, and I think Manson solves a lot of EDM's problems. Maybe make the 1st a 2023 2nd, or alter the prospect from Lavoie.

These are great solutions. I would be inclined to try and target Husso alternatively. Moves like this would be excellent.

Doubt CHI would have any interest in Lagesson. CDH will depart for 2 reasons. 1) He's on an expiring deal; 2) Clears another spot on the Left because we have so many who play that position.

Likely aim to get a 2nd rounder or prospect (of use to CHI) + 3rd/4th

I really don't see STL having any interest in moving Husso this year, but he would be great in EDM. But with Holtby as a 1-year rental, EDM could look at signing Husso as a UFA in the summer for free. My other goalie target would be Reimer in SJS, but with him and Smith both being signed next year it complicates things a bit, since Skinner will require waivers then.

What position does CHI need in terms of prospects?

Yea I see Skinner being our guy next year, I could see Smith retiring this year and i would love to see him transitioned to a Goalie Coach and stay with the Org.

Main need is forward with top 6 potential, whether we get that in a deal from CDH is another thing but that is our key priority. Kubalik could also come into contention for any deal worth it where we could get a quality prospect.

Eh, I think Lagesson + 3rd for non-retained CDH is a decent offer. If they want a different prospect, or to retain and get a 2nd, I'd look at targeting someone else from EDM's perspective, and trading with someone else from CHI's. Thanks for the feedback

Im not questioning the value, more so how it benefits CHI. Its more beneficial for us to look elsewhere and get a 2nd IMO though if it was a 3rd + one of your forwards with upside we would look at that too.