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The Kinder, Gentler Version
I think if we apply the formula that Marek and Friedman have been harping on for more than 9 months now, we can say that Bean+Ceulemans+’23 1st meets the criteria just about perfectly.I think if the return is picks. The return can still be picks. I don't think AZ can all of a sudden demand Jiricek but they may be more willing because of Jiricek to include Ceulemons as the D prospect.
CBJ likely has to add Nyquist for salary reasons. Which is probably ok because Bemstrom and Foudy are no longer wingers exempt. Bean makes sense because Chychrun is basically taking his job. Ceulemans makes sense because he’s Columbus’ 3rd best D prospect at this point, but would be AZ’s #1. And the 1st is a no-brainer. Obviously any deal with Chychrun had to include one.
Which of Mateychuk or Jiricek would you rather include, if Ceulemans is off the table?Eh it was probably more to the media. Everyone knows Chychrun wants to play meaningful hockey and Columbus didnt do that last year but obviously you dont add Gaudreau and not drastically improve your outlook. I dont think you can be that petty in this buisness. If a trade makes sense in Jarmo's eyes I doubt he'd hesitate to make the deal. Just leave Ceulemans name out of it