I normally don't click posts when I go this far down the rabbit hole, but I thought this was fun (despite not being realistic).
Someone is probably getting hosed here, but I can't figure out who. It's not super easy for me to value Gibson and Mercer. I think the Avs probably need to add or up the prospect, but I'm not going to start over at this point.
Also, Miller and Jones can easily be left out. I included them in case NJ needed a bit of cap space (though I feel like it's still not enough if Dougie returns).
Finally, I don't see why Colorado is in this trade, but they're my team so I'm weaseling in, lol.
Avs
In - Mercer, Miller, Henrique
Out - Johansen, Olausson, Jones, Meyers, 1st, 2nd
Devils
In - Gibson, Jones, Meyers
Out - Mercer, Miller, Vanecek
Ducks
In - Johansen, Olausson, Vanecek, 1st, 2nd
Out - Gibson, Henrique
Something a little different, thank you!
Edit: Do the Devils have any interest in moving Mercer?
I doubt they have interest in moving him per se, but I think he's expendable with all their depth (if they get the right return).
Quoting: CHAR
The Ducks aren't taking Johansen so all the rest falls apart and none of the questions around value matter.
I really don't see why the Ducks wouldn't take on Johansen. It's one more year, and they could retain and flip him for value (someone would take him at 2M). It is possible to take out RyJo and Henrique if needed though.