Im just saying you probably aren't adding much. Which part of Horvat's game would you say is better than Kadri's?

and what would you add to Kadri to get the deal done? Barron and a 1st?

That's true, Vancouver could retain and flip Kadri for more picks/prospects, but I thought the Avs would try to keep him to bolster their center depth for a run this year. MacKinnon - Horvat - Kadri is as good as gets and would be an answer to Vegas landing Eichel. Maybe someone like Jost could come back for cap purposes?

Likelihood is Compher would be the odd man out, maybe Jost. You're right though that would be as deep a 1,2,3 at C as you'd get for a cup run.

Discipline for one! (albeit Horvat hasn't been in the play offs that much to see whether he could get suspended).

That aside, he just seems all round a little better. Nothing major that sticks out. As I said before in my counter offer. Kadri, Newhook & 2nd. I know Canucks fans seem to have something of a hard on for Barron on here, but he's unlikely to be an option as he's pencilled in for EJ's replacement I reckon. Short term replacement to keep VAN competitive, long term number 2 for Pettersson and a second round pick in a good draft.

An alternative offer might be Compher, Jost, Newhook for Dickinson & Horvat, or something in that kind of area I'm thinking.

Ya I mean Horvat might be better. He is more disciplined that for sure. But the Canucks def don't want 31 yr old Kadri when they clearly need to retool, collect prospect and picks for a season or two. I don't think moving Horvat would make any sense. He's a good 2nd line C.

Canucks are so desperate to get young RD or prospect that Barron comes up a lot. Colorado is in win now mode though. Barron is not helping this team for a few seasons. MIller could put this team over the top and the only reason Van would trade him (he is our best player) is because he clearly won't be resigning with us because our organization is a complete joke.