Love the Carlson move, however that is a bit of an overpayment. Between 6-6.5 seems right for him. Hopefully he gives us a hometown discount like Shattenkirk did with the Rangers. Don't think COL does that deal. That 2019 pick could be mid-round, as I see the Devils well out of the basement at that time and competing for a playoff spot. Along with a 2nd and one of our top prospects in Boqvist for 2 years of Duchene. If we were to give up a first it'd be a 2018, which will most likely be a lottery pick in an extremely talented/deep draft (that is very D heavy as well). I don't see Shero and Sakic as trade partners for Duchene. Also not sure if Speers develops into a top line winger especially that quick, but that be great if he did. I see him as a middle 6 complementary piece to other players on his line at full development.

I think that is quite logical. However, you're gonna have to sweeten the Duchene deal a bit more. Maybe make the 2020 pick a 1st, then add a 2nd. I like the Carlson deal.