I like the Orlov signing. I think he will want max term though since it’s likely his last big deal.

I don’t like the jackets trading up unless jarmo really wants fantilli. the scouts view fantilli and Carlson very closely together so I’m fine with not giving up any assets and selecting Carlson

The only way the Ducks do that trade is if they aren't going to pick Fantilli. And if they aren't picking Fantilli he's dropping to 3rd any way so why is Columbus giving up the farm in trade. The whole premise of this swap doesn't make any sense.

FWIW, the Ducks have zero interest in a 5'9" forward prospect (in Verbeek's world size matters) or Roslovic's bad contract. NHL ready or nearly RHD or a 1st line scoring winger with size. Jiricek is in the realm of quality that it would take to entice the Ducks to make a pick they otherwise wouldn't make. But again, why would CLB do that.

Its not bad but the trade should be smaller, like the two firsts, a second next year and a third the year after

no one is giving 31 year old Orlov a max term contract...

Lots of teams need top 4 LD with not many available