Would Detroit exchange Maatta and the 16th overall pick in the 2024 draft to acquire Jakob Chychrun? I think possibly. Getting another 1st round pick will help ease the sting of the Senators having to give one up probably in 2026, for the Dadonov trade debacle.

The second part of this is that, since the Kings may not be able to afford him, the Senators push hard to sign Matt Roy.

Ott:

Sanderson - Zub
Chabot - Roy
Maatta - Bernard-Docker


Det:

Walman - Seider
Chychrun - Petry
Edvinsson - Chiarot

No, the 16th pick is needed to add a wing prospect or to be a trade chip for an upgrade to a position of need (RHD/2C/TOP6W).


Roy on the other hand, makes a lot of sense for the Wings to try and snag in UFA without the cost of pick 15/16.

It would be nice but I have to agree with @CoachCoach. The Wings have other areas that need to be addressed before we start upgrading other positions.

I kinda think Chychrun is somewhat of a tough trade. Who would give up THAT much for his one year till UFA, Teams can just sign UFA Dmen, which there are "many" this offseason
Sens best chance for a good return I would think is at TDL. Chychrun has a good season, his cap especially with retention won't be so onerous to his new team in February.

OTT declines

ottawa doesn't even get the call

Ottawa would not decline