100% the best way to go about it IMO.
I don't like Branstrom and Sens got a lot of good defensemen playing in Belleville. Pinto is worth losing Branny and the third.
IDK if the Sharks take that offer though.

Brannstrom I would argue is harder to replace internally at the moment. Would prefer to drop Kubalik but I think a trade depends on josh Norris. If he isn’t able to go Wednesday I assume they move him to LTIR and sign pinto. But who knows

I think sharks should take it. Their defense is pretty bad, maybe brannstrom breaks out for them too. Who knows.

I don't think the pick is necessary.

Make it Kubalik and sure. Zero need for another 7th D in SJ

Then you realize, 1 spare all season long with nagging injuries is not realistic, neither is 2m for Pinto

OP, look below, Brannstrom is actually quite good at hockey.

He has averaged 24 pts per 82 games since 2020-21 (when he was 21 y/o) and his defensive play took a MAJOR bump last season, he was actually one of the best 3rd pairing D-men in the league. He's quick and smart, which makes him really good at puck recoveries and zone exits, and in transition

It would be pretty stupid to give him away for free or even worse, pay to move him, particularly when the Sens need him this season (Kleven is not ready enough)

The no brainer option is to move Kubalik, who is not really needed


Brannstrom is A LOT better than any D-men in the organization not currently in the Top-4. He's the only one capable of playing in that Top-4 if there's an injury and actually do well.

There's still a few Sens fans who are not "Brannstrom fans" but it's a minority now.




Even without "breaking out", he'd easily be one of their best D-men.

Deal.