Bruins won't trade DeBrusk, they're trying to win now and need him more than bottom-6 players+pick(s).

I feel the Oilers dont want to move Jones yet
I think they only swap him for another similar quality prospect

Why does a contending team like Boston downgrade?

If they trade Debrusk it would be to upgrade LD1 or RW2. Not downgrade for spare parts and mediocre picks.

Edmonton trade makes no sense for Buffalo, they'd much rather have Pekar. Any forward prospect > defense really. Girgensons is out for the year, dont see anyone adding him

When making a trade with a contending team that doesn’t have cap issues, the trade has to make that contending team better.

Does this trade make the bruins better? No? Then no.

OTT declines.

Stepan is owed very very little in real dollars.

2023 5th? That doesnt get you Stepan, let alone with retention.

Ya i think Ottawa would be thrilled with that.

lol are you serious?

What good is he doing for them?

They didnt acquire him for his on ice production. They got him because he isnt paid much in real cash and because he is a veteran.

Dorion throws 5th round picks in for free. He doesnt think they have any value. He isnt going to admit he made a mistake trading a 2nd for Step and then immediately capitalize a loss.