Edited May 31, 2022 at 6:45 a.m.
I doubt NYI and PHI make a deal, but more so, doubt PHI accepts that.
NYI is adding possibles/prospects/educated guesses for 2 players under the age of 25, cost controlled and performing on an underperforming team with subpar linemates/pairing partners. I just don;t think thats enough for both.
Bolduc has looked bad in the AHL over multiple seasons, Holmstrom looked good last yr in AHL, but didnt the previous 2 years, both are close to 22, but don;t look like top 6 guys, and look more like misses, so collectively they aren;t looking great. Also, PHI has alot of those possible middle six guys, so those 2 dont move the needle much. Raty and a 1st maybe gets 1 of them, but the other 2 prospects and a 2nd probably isn;t enough for the other.
I doubt NJ stumps up 2 high 2nds for Varlamov and while a 4th for Bailey is probably not enough, I cant see COL being the destination.