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I wouldn't be mad if that Columbus trade went through, but I don't know that it helps us significantly either. Long term you're hoping either Sillinger or Norris can lock down a 2C spot, and Sillinger may not play that kind of game while Norris may not stay healthy enough/produce enough to be a 2C on a contender. Texier - Sillinger - Norris would be an incredible 3rd line, though, but then Jenner or Voronkov is the 2C.
All in all, though, I don't hate it. Columbus probably needs to add slightly, but not more than a 3rd.
NYR probably decline, you'd be locking in one of Lindgren or Miller on the 3rd pair, which is a bit of a waste. He'd have to come with an extension if they're giving up that much (or at least assume they'd be able to extend him), and I'd assume that means Miller is likely gone after next season.