Edmonton declines.

I don't know why people keep sending them depth d-men, they need a top 4 RD not a random 7th d-man that won't even play for them

Flyers decline the Stars deal. They are certainly do better than that if both are combined. We also can retain value to maximize their return.

Drop the 1st and 3rd and the Rangers still decline.

They could use an upgrade over Ceci for sure, but I think they could also use a reliable, cheap 7th defenseman just in case. However, being that EDM is strong at LD, said 7th defenseman would have to be a right shot as well. I don’t think Staal fits.

I trust Kemp or Broberg to be that 7th D if needed (though I don't think we do), I feel like both guys do fine in playing sheltered minutes next to Kulak. Would rather spend those assets on a reliable back-up for Skinner as when he gets overplayed his game completely falls apart

Laughton is just like Goodrow. So how about we'll give you Goodrow for a 1st rounder/3rd rounder instead. If you say "No" then that's your answer for Laughton.

I’m definitely not as confident in Kemp, if he were to be needed. At least not for this years run. While I do think a backup is probably needed, I don’t think a 5th would fetch a very reliable one anyway, especially not at the cap hit that EDM would need them to be at. It’ll be a fun deadline day to say the least.

Agreed, I do have a weird amount of trust in Kemp but I'm definitely, probably wrong. Edmonton is trying to fill 3 major holes with like 1.5 mil in cap space so we'll see how it goes. Between backup goaltending (our biggest need), a top-4 RD (very important as well) and a middle 6 piece (overblown on how much we need one imo) Holland has a lot of shopping to do

Yes when teams overpay it's really easy to rebuild.

Yeah no shot the Rangers accept that