Outside the box TDL

What would be the purpose of a rebuilding team trading a young promising RHD in Barron for a 34 year old Tanev (and keeping Savard at the same time)?

I know you said outside the box, so I am wondering if there is some creative thinking going on that I don’t understand.

We are 6 points back of a wild card spot, the upgrades help motivate the team to make the push but at the same time aren't mortgaging the future or preventing younger players from taking those roster spots next year as I would only consider resigning Mrazek and only to a 1 year deal, Ylonen, Monahan and Tanev would be allowed to walk in FA.

Edit*** the stretch run, even if we don't make the playoffs, would be an invaluable lesson to the young core, showing them what it takes to make the playoffs and if we do make the playoffs that experience is even more invaluable. We aren't bad enough to get a top 5 pick in this draft and we likely aren't lucky enough to win a lottery, so why not use the pick and some good prospects to solidify the future forward group and get better now.

Goalie trade value is usually relatively low. IMO this is an overpay for Mrazek especially with his pending UFA status. Chicago accepts.

I figured it was high and it probably still goes through with just Primeau but the upgrade is worth the price IMO since we have Fowler coming soon.

Edit** it's also about making sure we get the player so overpaying is usually required at the tdl

Primeau is putting up decent numbers for a 24 year old goalie. Chicago should be all over this deal. I think he's an upgrade over Soderblom