A 3rd added on Ottawa's end? Not even close. Branny has been a beast since returning from injury, Ottawa has no interest in Tolvanen unless its for a late 2nd rounder.

Hard pass for Ottawa for sure. Too much to give up

Idk, I just don't see it with Tolvanen. Investing all that time and effort into Branny is finally paying divideds for Ottawa, I don't see how it makes sense to move him now. When he plays it completely changes Ottawa's blueline.

That's how I see it from NSH's side too. Tolvanen is too important to give up. If they could underpay for Brännström with a low pick, like you suggest for Tolvanen, then sure. NSH already has too many LD prospects fighting for the 3rd pairing spot next season though. Brännström isn't a need.

In 2017 if OTT had just taken Tolvanen

No, had to take Shane Bowers and let Tolvanen go 2 picks later