Maybe if the picks were for next year since the Jackets are already losing their 2nd this year to Vancouver for hiring Torts. Also would have to send some money back, like Clarkson's insured contract (LTIR).

We wouldn't have to send any money back this year with the space we've acquired throughout the year and in LTIR. We'd have to get rid of some money before next year for sure (Hartnell needs traded, and probably J. Johnson leaving in expansion draft). This is fair value for Duchene as well, Very good D & G prospects and a 1st with a conditional pick.

Forsberg > Duchene

In what world? Duchene scored 20+ Gs and 55+ pts in every season he has played 70+ games. those aren't easy to find. Forsberg is an unproven backup who has never showed out at the NHL level.