Makes sense for both sides

Trade makes sense for both teams. Personally I think Bennett hold a little more value than Gavy so id say CBJ would have to throw in like a third of fourth as well to make this happen. But I believe its going to depend on what CBJ is looking for cause other teams will offer more assets and younger assets to get Gavy.

Bennett has 2 more seasons left, He's worth a lot more than a pending UFA in Gavrikov. CBJ would need to add a little more than just Gavrikov.

On the surface yes, but the Jackets draft position makes it a bit early to make a move for a significant center right now. Between Jenner, Johnson, Sillinger, Voronkov, Kuraly and their 1st this draft they have quite a bit of coverage for centers next season. If they don't end up drafting one then maybe it opens up space to acquire a top 6C, but acquiring one before they know where their pick lands wouldn't be a wise choice.

I woild make this trade and then see what happens in the draft. We could then either trade Roslovic or shift him or Jenner to wing.

If they happened to get Bedard they could end up with Gaudreau, Laine, Bedard, Johnson, Marchenko, Voracek, Jenner, Chinakhov, Sillinger, Bennett, Roslovic, Bemstrom and Texier under contract for next season. Having 13 guys that probably need top 9 icetime as well as Kuraly, Robinson, Danforth and Foudy is a rough spot to be in. Waiting until the draft lottery is complete to set plans for next year is really the smart thing for Jarmo to do.