You'd probably have to add Johnsson or Kapanen and a first round pick at least to get Buffalo to do that trade. I don't really think Gardiner will sign for that money. Not saying he's worth more, but he'll be asking for more. I am 95% sure Detroit doesn't trade Bertuzzi. He's a valuable piece in their rebuild. As for Chabot, I like the trade's idea. Maybe Nylander, Dermott, and a 2nd?

Detroit's front office and coaching staff loves Bertuzzi, it would take a lot to get him. More than Gardiner even at $4M for 4yrs. Now if you really could sign him for $50K less than he is making this year then why would Toronto trade him. Gardiner at $4M is a bargain, imo anything over $6M is over paying. It looks like he will probably sign for $7M+. If he doesn't sign prior to this trade no way Detroit accepts, because the chances of him signing in Detroit are very slim.

All teams decline and laugh.