Drop Lauzon from that trade and that's what you should expect in exchange for Kovalchuk.

MTL wont accep a 3rd for Kovy, they'll want a 2nd rd pick
TDL isnt about fair value but a little overpay

They're certainly welcome to keep him until July 1 while waiting for that 2nd.

I don’t know what’s more ridiculous, the bruins making a trade with the habs, or that kind of return for kovalchuk. Both are kind of preposterous. Frankly, as a bruins fan, the way they’re playing right now (and I’m sure they’ll turn it around), I think it’s pretty wacky to have them be your cup pick too!

The way kovy is playing against the east I'd pay lauzon and a 3rd ...if I'm M.B. I accept and play the kids ...nice return for a 36 yr old rental