I like targeting Brown from Minnesota's perspective! I wouldn't necessarily include Dumba/Zaitsev in the trade to acquire him though. I think Dumba has a lot more value than Zaitsev (even though he's off to an excellent start this season).

Fat chance the sens give up the 3rd best defensemen in the league for Dumba

You don’t come across ELITE d men like that everyday.

Especially ones signed to bargain contracts

I had a post on this a few days ago. I started with Menell for Brown as the base of the deal and that probably isn’t enough but could be a start. If Brown isn’t getting consistent ice time by TDL, I’m sure he’s gonna want out and BG needs to be all over it. A Sens fan suggested a 2nd to start things which I think is reasonable.

Something has to give. This team cannot continue with our current center core. Glass in Vegas has been healthy scratched for a few games now since they can only play 5 D when he's in the lineup due to cap implications. I'd love to make a trade for him or Brown.

I like the L. Brown to Minny (T6 centre) and Dumba to Ottawa (finally a partner for Chabot). Zaitisev is having a strangely good start to the season, however the last 3 seasons I'm sure Leafs and Sens fans can agree he simply sucked from an on-ice perspective, in addition to his large contract. Only way I can see this working for a player like Dumba, is Zaitisev continuing this unexplained brilliance this season, and Guerin feeling the pressure come the expansion draft. Ottawa would still be needing to add more value with another solid prospect and some picks IMO

Yeah, as much as it sucks for him I don’t see them moving on from Glass. Once they clear that cap space, it’s off to the races. Brown feels more attainable especially while he stays in the AHL.

What is the need in OTT? I made a post a few days ago suggesting Brennan Menell (4-6 RHD man that can play PP2) for Brown as a base. Maybe base something around Khovanov?

Ottawa has no interest in Menell. A good RW prospect would be desired, but I don’t think Minny really has one. Beckman would be a similar tier to Brown imo.

THIRD????