Is this a dumb idea

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I just see it being such a large boost to our secondary depth. But then again, i'm not too familiar with how worrisome Couterier's injury is long-term.

Not in position to trade that 1st. I’d risk it on the contract but not for significant futures

Is secondary depth a greater concern than our D stable outlook? In a draft with several really good D prospects in the first half of the first round this year? Couts is great, but he's only barely a legit 2C these days and his contract is the stuff of nightmares. This would be a gross misuse of assets and cap. We're not one Couts away from anything worth chasing. If we want to rescue a Flyers C, let's make it Laughton instead.

I mean I personally don't see Laughton helping our current issues like Couterier could. Here's my issue with our current draft position. In the event that one of the following doesn't fall: Dickinson, Levshuvnov, Buium, Parekh, Silayev, there's alot of risk involved in what's left. The options behind that that I would deem at least the potential long-term to fill a blinding hole and play a significant spot would be: Yakemchuk (Hard to tell exactly what he is, but physical tools are definitely there), Jiricek (big injury risk and down play), Kiviharju (Again large question mark due to injuries stunting development), and then there's the ceiling concerns with Badinka, Emery and Elick.

There's alot of risk involved on both sides for sure. But having a true shutdown Center with some offensive ability would look nice to pair with Thomas. Also creates a lot more stable of an environment for our young guys to come in to as Hayes and Saad filter out of the lineup.