Brannstrom Trade

That package going to Ottawa would get you just Kubalik.

I doubt very much Ottawa surrenders Brannstom and Kubalik. That is too high a price to secure Pinto on a short-term contract. Brannstrom plays both LD & RD and is the only defenseman in Ottawa's system capable of moving up into the top 4 in the instance that one of Chychrun or Chabot get hurt, which is inevitable as both seem to get hurt every year. Kubalik plays both wings and even though he starts on the 3rd line, he can play on the 2nd line and 2nd PP unit. Pinto is valuable 100% but he's not so important to gut two very key depth pieces from the lineup.

Considering they are in a corner even tho OTT fans don’t seem to understand that, it’s a decent deal. It’s probably a bit light but they aren’t getting much more when they are going to be forced to trade someone to sign Pinto.

Moving both just makes no sense. Branny alone doesn't clear the space, and if they find a taker for Kubalik anyway (which they absolutely will be able to) why would they put Brannstrom in too?

It’s funny how delusional Ottawa is in thinking anyone is helping them out of their cap issue and giving up fair market value for a player. Sharks pass on both
Ferraro is our Brann and Duclair our Kubliak, they aren’t going to help us long term and it’s a waste to give up anything for them.