You think SEA is going to give up value to take on Barrie?

yes

If SEA doesn't go to UFA and grab Letang or Klingberg, then I do expect them trade for a offensive defenseman

I don't think there will be a bidding war for Barrie's $9.5 million owed / & $9mil cap hit over the 2 years.

If SEA wants Barrie, I would hope they're aware that the price tag won't be this high, as there is little to no market competition for his services,

yeah can't see edmonton getting much in return That 4th should be more than sufficient

This is the most TML bitter take I've read in a while.

Barrie is a 40-50 point RHD, with a reasonable contract.

Contract Comps: Justin Faulk, Kevin Shattenkirk, Damon Seversson ...... but hey that is off the top of my head, there is probably only another dozen or so that relate.

This is what I don't understand about the Barrie situation, he is a known commodity and teams with poor PP's should be lining up to get this player. COL moved him because of Makar, EDM should be doing the same because of Bouchard it isn't because of him being a poor player, it has everything to do with redundancy. Bouchard is on his ELC, he brings the needed offense to move on from Barrie.

I'm not knocking Barrie-- not my favorite player, but I agree he has value. Seattle might even value him similarly to how you do, but that doesn't change his trade market value-- there isn't going to be a lineup to take on his contract for a PP specialist that isn't a good defender, into his 30's.