There is no doubt the Jets will be looking to add a top 9 forward, but I don't see the need to go big fish hunting. Barbashev is a perfect fit. Can score, he hits, and can play up the lineup. In a 3rd line role, adds offensive punch to a line that has lacked it for a few years. Above that..... he can play centre if needed.

Further, as good as Stenlund has been, upgrading the 4th line is necessary. Enter Acciari..... again, he hits, he wins faceoffs, and has some offensive pop for a guy playing 12 minutes a game.

I don't see moving a 2024 1st as an overpay for the pair..... Barbashev alone would fetch a 2nd, and I have to think Acciari would land a 3rd. Gustafsson I still think has upside.to his game, but that isn't going to be realized in Winnipeg. It is necessary for the Jets to move a body as well; but I can see the Blues actually using him in a 4th line role as that roster gets a remodel.

Rounding out the 4th unit here, Motte's defensive game is excellent and a clear upgrade over Kuhlman and Jonsonn-Fjälby (who have been good but....)

In Jonsson-Fjällby, the Sens get a contract controlled bottom 6 forward with some upside yet. Sort of move the cash crunched Sens probably make at this point.