Edmonton trade is a head scratcher

Why?

Why would Pitt give up one of their best young dmen in PO to get back two bottom 6 players. Especially Yamamoto who EDM will likely buyout or need to dump him somewhere. The value is just way off for Pitt.

Because some believe that he is too small and doesn’t have the endurance to be a top 6 defensemen for an entire season. He’s a good offensive defenseman, but SUCKS in his own zone. I’d prefer if we used him to make a move this offseason. And I think getting rid of carter and replacing him with basically a new McGinn, and getting a fast youngish winger who I think would be good on Malkin’s wing, would be a solid deal

That’s a big fat no from Vegas.

Edmonton and Carter both decline

You make a good point, I just wouldn't be giving EDM any help on moving yamamoto, I think this deal could get done with out giving up PO, probably a 3rd and maybe carter with slight retention, I think that would be important for EDM considering the crunch they are facing this off season.

Why would carter say no?

Why would he want to move his family to play one more season a team that by the season start will be in no better shape than we are....... People genuinely don't want top be traded and he has said he has no intentions on waiving his NTC