Quoting: Campabee
Because value wise it wouldn't be turned down by even the dumbest of GM's. They wouldn't pass on overpayment even if the fit is not there. I think you should look at what Viqsi said about going after wingers before you say again that the Jackets don't want wingers lol. At least get on the same page about what your needs are lol
You would have 3 chances to get an impact player that fits the team needs by trading pick 12 for picks 26 and 36. Instead of 6 & 12 you would have 6, 26 & 36. Gives a chance to draft an extra C or extra RD and since most analysts say between picks 10-30 are interchangeable, I really don't see how first the VALUE is off and secondly, how the FIT is off.
To put this in perspective, Bobby Mac has Pavel Mintyukov (LD) going 12th, Lian Bichsel (LD) going 26th and Calle Odelius (LD) going 36th. There are no RD ranked between 6 - 25 and only 2 C prospects between 11 - 22. Trading back to 26 you still get a shot at Nathan Gauche (C) at rank 28, Sam Rinzel (RD) ranked 31 and Tristan Lunneau( RD) ranked 32 on top of adding pick 36 which gives the CBJ a shot at Owen Beck (C) rank 33, Jack Hughes (C) rank 35 and, Mattias Hävelid (RD) at rank 38.
So your moot point of " CBJ want quality over quantity" is invalid. It absolutely is quality considering the CBJ needs that you stated are Centers and RD. Literally still give you a shot at the best available RD while giving you an addition shot at either another RD or C (which btw would gives the team another shot to hit a home run and get a player who will be impactful in the NHL). It's a huge overpay by MTL and JK would be insane to turn it down. MTL only wants to do this anyway to get inside the top 10 to make a splash as the draft is held in MTL this year.