Flames pass. No way we take JVRs contract and give up a first

So swap out Patrice Bergeron **entering his prime** (Couturier comparison at the moment) with Couturier and keep all other pieces, and you’d say no still? Because that’s what you’re telling me. I guess because Couturier isn’t “flashy” he doesn’t get enough admiration.

Couturier is a fantastic player but this trade is incredibly unrealistic. I think both teams decline.

Also no chance Ottawa ever considers that.

(PS. hit the "Quote" button to respond to people, otherwise they won't get pinged)

For perspective PHI get rid of over 230 combined pts per year through these trades... and receive about 80

While they're a contending team, much like all the proposals where Toronto jettison their young ancillary core for nothing, but on steroids

And those additions amongst others drop the Ottawa pick to 10th overall, they seem done with tanking

Ottawa counters with a x2 second round picks and a B level prospect