Jones isn't worth all that and the contract extension he would want also likely won't be worth it. It's an easy pass in my opinion.

MTL tends to just get used in these situations so it causes more attention

Wtf

I doubt if Montreal is a top choice for Jones. Still way too much to give for one year of Jones.

"a d-man locked up during his prime and you can retool around him"?!?!

You're giving Columbus his age 34, 35, 36 and 37 seasons...there's no denying that he had an excellent offensive season this year, but the likelihood of him being able to even come close to those numbers throughout the duration of that contract is extremely low. If I'm Columbus, I want picks/prospects or young NHLers. Not a 34 year old dman with a big cap him that will most likely be an albatross by the time the team is competitive again.

Is the value close? Yes, it's actually probably an overpay. Is it the right move for Columbus? No.

Trouba is a good refetence IMO for a floor price, considering the one year contract context. His value was a 1st and Pionk.

I think a 1st, Romanov and Drouin (for cap space, can play center... ) would be a considered offer.

The problem is that the acquiring team needs to be confident they could resign him to make the highiest bid. IDK if any canadian team is in that club.