While I'd see the deals as fair value for the most part, I dont really think whats on offer might be attractive to the other teams.

For example, Backlund for Roslovic seems okay value, but for CBS it seems a sideways move at best, with roslovic having better trade value as an expiring guy who's younger. Or BUF probably wanting a RD instead of Hanifan

Can't see Buffalo selling that low on Mittelstadt either. He gets grossly undervalued by many on here because it took him some time to find his game. $2.5m for another year then an RFA for a 60 point versatile forward that can play center or wing would be a valuable piece for most other teams. If he had his breakout at 22 instead of 24 the narrative around him would likely be much different, but as it stands Buffalo is better off keeping him considering what Granato has been able to get out of most of that young forward group. Played most of the season with an offensive black hole in Jost, and Olofsson who gave effort when he felt like it, was over a point/game when he filled in for Tage on the top line.

Yes, I think its not so much selling low, as Mittelstadt on that roster is probably the 3rd line center at best, with Krebs probably able to take his spot quite easily. He had a good year, but hes probably not going to elevate his game much further in limited minutes, and BUF has the depth and quite a few prospects on the way as well. With Thompson, Cozens AND Krebs, thats 3 quality centers and BUF would be open to dealing from depth to address a weakness.

(Although retaining and slightly overpaying Zegmus and Okposo 4.5mil for 4th line minutes on a team full of forwards and forward prospects, shows a reluctance to move on, for Buffalo)

I think the Gus/Okposo moves were more to maintain some vets in the room who are also leaders. Some of them nicknamed Okposo "Dad" which shows how fond of him the younger players are. They were only 1 years deals and that's probably the timing they see Rousek, Kozak, Cederqvist, Nadeau or some others being ready to fill those 4th line roles. They have a ton of forward prospects, but most need another year of seasoning, and many are top 9 or top 6 potential type of guys.

CBJ aren't trading a 26yr old center 45-50pt guy for a 35yr old 45-55pt guy, and then also paying a 3rd? No.

Agreed, just seems like a team desperate for success and change shouldnt overpay for Girgensons, when theres a ton of guys like that who would come cheaper or have a bit more upside (Jost, Acciari, etc....), agree that they should have kept Okposo, but again these are 4th line guys- 2 vets playing on same line, not dispersed, and with thompson, tuch, skinner, etc.... there should be plenty of vets at forward. Ultimately it reinforces that BUF should maybe look to move mittelstadt, who has great value now, because whats the point of keeping Krebs on 4th line with 2 1yr contracts to vets who aren;t going to help Krebs develop offensively.

I think Mittelstadt is a quality 3 C and theres alot of teams (TOR, COL to name 2) that would give up a good package for him, and Krebs seems ready. I just think BUF needs some change and should use some of its depth to address weakness.

If I'm Columbus I'm absolutely slamming this trade home.

Backlund is #1 target for me, especially if we get Carlsson. We would have to sell him on re-signing but he's a fantastic puck-transporter and fantastic defensively.

Could we get more assets for Roslovic?