carry on

value is very far off. If Colin White puts up a 20-25 goal season this year, then maybe, but I still don't think it's enough. Pesce is legit, and on a very nice deal.

This team looks so sad. As a pirates fan, you think I would be used to seeing teams like this, but I actually feel bad for ottawa.

I agree, but the Canes still have Slavin, Hamilton, Faulk, and Fleury. They also have Bean coming up in the next few years. At center however they are lacking, Rask just got injured and will be out for months, so their first line center is Jordan Stall. White won't put up 20 goals this year, but he has that potential in the next few years to become that player. Along with Necas, this would bolster their middle, and Balcers is coming off a 23 goal 48 point rookie season in the AHL displaying plenty of scoring potential. Do you feel like a different center prospect like Batherson or Brown would be better? Personally the way I see it they are slightly less NHL ready than White.

I don't think an abundance of good d men is reason to make a bad trade, do you?

The Carolina guys are going to roast you if they see this post. They think that Pesce = Duchene. Personally, I think you'd need to add a first-round pick to get him with those two prospects (and maybe a RW).