Woodguy Trade Idea

I just don’t think the gap between kuemper and kosk is that big. Kosk is a quality starter we just had to over work him for the first large portion of season. If Holland willingly puts this team in a position to be completely reliant on smith for two weeks that’s putting himself on the hot seat for sure. The upgrade in my opinion isn’t worth the cost or risk taking.

I'd say thats an overpay

Fair. What would you give up in this scenario?

Kuemper isn't much better than Koskinen, I don't see why Edmonton would have to retain, add a 1st round pick, Benson and a 4th.

Kuemper for Koskinen retained should be enough. AZ is about the money, after all. Cash owed:

Koskinen 2021-22: $3M ($4.5M with $1.5M retained)
Kuemper 2021-22: $5.5M

Should Edmonton even consider spending $7M on a slight upgrade? They could get pretty much any UFA goalie for that money in the summer.

Koskinen (1.5 million retained) +

Benson + 6th

OR

2nd