Not close at all imo. I believe Ottawa would rather keep Pinto than trade him for Cirelli.

yeah I think the reality is here that Ottawa’s just not interested. Cirelli absolutely is underrated, undoubtedly. but I think the matter is as simple as the Sens just wanting to keep Pinto as a long-term part of the core and it requiring a pretty significant offer they can’t refuse to get them to change their minds on that

Especially when no way pinto makes that Cirelli money

I’d love cirelli but not at the cost of pinto

Thanks for the input. Would Cernak be a more interesting return? Or would you be more likely to move Batherson?

Cernak isn't available.

What if they traded Cernak for a 2nd and signed a RHD in free agency.

Horrible especially with being able to put he and Mac back together. Big issue the last year or so
A He's had some real nagging injuries
B) He hasn't really had a steady partner like he did when Mac was here.

I’d probably move Bath before Pinto

Flames agree, but Cernak doesn't. I would be all over that trade for that price.