Columbus says deal.

Bertuzzi says yes.

I believe he gets more on the open market. His agent is definitely going to make him wait if history is any indication.

Toronto does not. Value is probably fine. But Lilly and a 1st for provorov and a 2nd is the furthest thing from what the leafs need to accomplish.

Anaheim does not want to pay Jarnkrok

Why? He's defensive responsible, no?

Because he takes a roster spot from younger guys

Maybe they need a guy like him in the lineup, he might show the young guys a good work ethic. Can't see him not having the ducks on his no trade list.

We don’t want to pay him or have him take a roster spot

I agree, but humor me for a second. Lilly is getting on average 19:40 per night, mostly on the 2nd pair, with a significant proportion of OZ starts. Provorov averages 22:07, entirely on the 2nd pair (behind Werenski), with a significant proportion of DZ starts.

I know trading one of the few true NHL RD on the roster isn't a great idea, but it's no secret Keefe doesn't really trust Lilly. Doesn't it make sense to make a move for a more trustworthy D-man at the cost of around 32 draft spots deferred a year? Especially if you're singing Tanev anyway?