Duchene trade that i would call realistic, and Joe Sakic wouldn't

Seriously, you are probably the only one who thinks this is a fair trade. Well, maybe a couple of other Toronto fans.
A 23 year old AHL D + 23 y.o. 4th liner with middle 6 ceiling and a lousy pick for a 1C? How can you even attempt to justify this trade if you are the Avs GM?

First of all, there's no AHL Defensman in this trade. Second of all, Duchene has 1 point in his last 13 games. Not a number 1 center.

Add the Leafs 1st and maybe it gets some on board, otherwise this is painfully undervaluing Duchene.

OK, so you only offer a 4th liner and pick for a great player, nice.
Matthews has 1 point in his last 8 games. The Pens will trade you Pouliot and a second round pick, thank you very much

First of all, 8 games is less than 13 games, and second of all, Matthews overall has had a better year. Third, Duchene in the last few years has really fallen off, and Matthews is still expected to play really well. Fourth, Matthews has been playing a great overall game, Duchene not as much. And fifth, My offer is probably better than Pouliot and a 2nd.