They arent moving that pick even for Larkin.. but Mantha would be a great trade chip if it comes to that..

This would be assuming the Ottawa pick isn't 1st overall and more like 5-7 range. And Detroit won the lottery. I'd Trade Mantha + a couple picks for a good defense prospect.

You never know i mean their GM is the next Mike Milbury. They had made it to the ECF until Chris Kunitz ruined their Franchise with one goal, then they were never good again

I have no idea what this means.

I think he thinks Ottawa still has their pick and traded it...

I would see if Stone made it to UFA, send a Brinks truck his way and then trade Mantha for some help on the blueline.

And worst case scenario you don't win any lotteries and draft Byram and Zegras. You're guaranteed to get Zegras or Hughes with one of the picks.

This trade could only happen after the cards fell and Colorado knew where they'd be picking. If the Avs get 1st overall, they're not moving it. If they get the 4-8 range, they might consider as they're getting close to being a true contender and with Makar on the way they'll only get better. Mackinnon is playing out of this world but he needs help now, a draft pick doesn't help him win next year.