this is better but i dont think the nashville trade is realistic. I also don't see Quinn making the team and definitely not on the top line. also, free Borgen

Yea, I'm not sure what Ekholm's value really is. I've seen Preds fans give him away for peanuts then I see 1st picks plus. I like Borgen, I just really wanted to get Zadorov on this team.

As for Quinn on the top line, I just wanted to see the talent spread. There is a few more young inexperienced players on this roster and I didnt want a line of all rookies, but it was tempting with Artu - Cozens - Quinn.

I don't watch any Buffalo games so I might be missing something, but is Staal really that much better than Turris? I mean looking at points, Staal has 9 and Turris has 4 and it's not like Staal is great defensively either. Guy has a minus 14. So my question is, is Staal really worth adding in an extra 2 draft picks?

Staal is still a productive player, not in BUF. This team is just not doing well. He brings depth and leadership. Still a great FO guy and he's still showing flashes. Kyle Turris is only in the deal for a cap dump, i dont even have him in the lineup. Staal will net us a 2nd., regardless of from who. The trade bait for contenders is not very deep this yr IMO. I see your point but Staal can be a productive player still.

I dont think you get more than a 3rd rounder or a 4th and 5th out of edmonton. The days of spending seconds like a drunken sailor are gone.