Missing a first...to acquire someone of his stature most likely ends in an overpay

Not even close

I'm doubting Brady wants a eight year deal. Sens say no easily to that offer.

agree to both, Brady apparently declined the 8 yare 8 mil offer so 500k not changing anything he doesnt want to be locked in for 8 years, he wants to be walked to free agency and have full control of where he plays, or be overpaid to sign an 8 year deal.

That offer is also pretty week that 5th round pick could be a 1st and still wouldnt get done i dont think. Most likely going to require compensation similar to what the sens would get if brady signed that 8.5 x7 years as an offersheet.

This offer isn't far off from $8.5 x 5 compensation.

Holtz = 1st
Bahl = 1st
2nd = 2nd
5th =/= 3rd

Just have to make that 5th into a 3rd.

But I agree its probably light.

Kevin Bahl was selected 55th OA and hasn't proven anything at the NHL level yet, or even dominant at the AHL level.
And Ottawa would probably prefer your 2022 1st over Holtz. This offer would be a very easy no.

Bahl doesnt qualify as a 1st

Holtz + Mercer + picks

Bahl should qualify as 1st round value.
Was drafted in 2nd round, but stock has only risen since.
Had dominant playoff run in 2019.
Made the WJC roster in 2019 over other highly touted 1st rounders
Was centerpiece to trade for a recent MVP (Hall).
Had great showing in AHL last year playing both sides
And brief stint in NHL.

I think he is easily worth a late 1st rounder