you raised the cap LOL

Duchene trade is horrible. It affects a lot more then meets the eye. In 2 years, after you've resigned Guentzel and Hornqvist (not sure where you get that money from) and you can't just let Cole walk, he's one of the best shut down defenders in the league, the next year you have to resign Duchene and Hagelin(again even if you got rid of Cole where is the money coming from? Then the next year Murray is up and is gonna want a good pay raise.

Colorado's 1st round pick trade expectations are: 1st round pick, and in Pittsburgh's position they'd have to give up a 2nd round too because they're expecting to go 3peat, replacement forward(they're not exactly scoring a lot), best prospect (because you're taking their best player) and so you'd have to give up Guentzel.

Recap: 1st, 2nd, Guentzel for Duchene (Don't like it? Don't trade for him)