That's why it was titled preposterous.
1. It's on the prospect board because it is a trade that would probably take place at the draft.
2. Lots of people on these boards have suggested that Ottawa should get rid of most of these players and we need to replace them with players that can play right now and fill Ottawa's needs now.
3. Second and third round picks are usually projects and don't make it to the NHL and not only does Ottawa still have lots of players to fill spots in Bingo but next year there will be quite a few more coming out of college and from Europe if they come over.
4. The team we trade with could turn around and trade any of these players who do want or need them for draft picks, to move up in the draft or even trade for other players already on a team.
5. What is Ottawa going to do with Bonk, Lalime, White, Leschyshyn? These guys are probably gone. Prusek will either be the starter (maybe) or backup but if we get a goalie and they still want Emery in the NHL than Prusek becomes available.
6. If we get a LW or centre than Schaefer, Bondra, Smolinski or Vermette may be gone. There isn't enough room on the roster for everyone and this team has proven again they can't go all the way with the players they have.
7. The point was to fill at least two roster spots right now with players that can contribute and fill a need. With Wash we got a goalie and possibly a franchise LW player - Quebec traded Lindros and eventually won the Stanley cup as Colorado.
8. Chicago has mentioned that they are open for anything and may trade down. Obviously, if Washington or Pittsburgh don't want to deal but Chicago does the price will be reduced, meaning not as many players going the other way. At #3 Barker or Ladd would still be very attractive for players we don't want anyway.
9. Florida has a few players that would be interesting including Anthony Steward and Jokinen, Mezei or Josh OLson or Eric Beaudoin that Ottawa could covet.
10. Finally, ... Lighten up ... this is all for fun right, a way to past the time, I'm just fooling around that's all. Have a nice day.