Once again name me one reason why Yzerman wants Drouin back after the debacle in Tampa? Detroit turns this down in a heartbeat.

Ottawa has loads of prospects and more coming, so a late 2nd and a 3rd is nowhere near enough incentive for us to take on the Byron buyout for you.

I don't think the value is crazy far off but as said above, Yzerman wouldn't take Drouin again. Also if the wings trade Bertuzzi it would be to push their rebuild window back so adding someone the same age doesn't make sense.

I honestly think OTT should and would do that, the problem is buying him out.

It'd be better to just sit on his contract for 2 years

Detroit would be interested in taking on Byron for two 2nds.

Drouin is unlikely even though the offer isn't unrealistic.

Value wise its pretty close but can't see yzerman taking drouin.

I've been waiting for a Montreal fan to make post like this "Maybe I wouldnt change too much"

Look at what Mantha brought back in a return, if Yzerman deals Bertuzzi it's not out of the question that the return wouldn't be similar. A younger player similar to Bertuzzi a cap dump and a 1st and 2nd round pick. especially if Bertuzzi is signed for a reasonable contract.

Pierre Dorion calls up Melnyk and asks permission to spend $4,533,333 on a late 2nd and a 3rd round draft pick. Melnyk inquires if Pierre's resume is up to date.

Classic ACGM trade