It is one of the very few Sam Bennett trades I would consider. In fact here was the list I made previously in this thread of Sam Bennett trades I don't eyeroll and reject:
Zero chance of Brodie getting traded.
Bennett for Stone could be interesting. I wouldn't be willing to add the Flames 1st as well though.
Thanks for the responses. I think it's an interesting idea. Stone is still under team control for two more years and definitely fits a need on Calgary. I've always been a huge fan of Bennett, so I'd be willing to gamble on him in the deal from Ottawa's perspective. I could see him becoming a Mike Richards type from when he was on Philly.
Don't think Ottawa would ever do that
Most fans categorically say no to a Stone for Bennett trade from Ottawa's perspective. They don't want to move Stone except for a massive overpayment. I'm not as high on Stone as most other Ottawa fans, but I admit I'm bullish on Sam Bennett because Mike Richards was my favorite player for years.
Classic HF proposal; move a winger for a centre so you can then move a centre for a winger
Aside from the fact that making trades in today's NHL is really hard, most GM's are simple and direct; if they want to address a particular area, they'll do so exactly, not add in extra steps to complicate things.
Can't see why the Senators would move Stone, even for Bennett+.
It's just a case of needs matching up. Ottawa needs an upgrade at center. Turris slides in nicely as a #2 and Bennett has low end #1C or high end #2C potential. Brassard becomes expendable at that point because I love Pageau at 3C and Smith as 4C. Brass can be dealt for a winger or help on defense or a young goalie to succeed Anderson.
Like most proposals and rumor mongering, it won't come to fruition, but it's an interesting discussion. The value seems to be there.
Even if Bennett reaches his ceiling, and the 1st happens to be Pettersson, Stone fits an extreme need and will be far better defensively than both players combined. He also opens up space for Monahan and Gaudreau. So even in the worst case scenario for us, it's still not a bad trade, and the worst case scenario is extremely unlikely.
Yeah it seems like Calgary fans like this deal better than Ottawa fans. Most Ottawa fans seem opposed to it and don't even want to consider moving Stone.
Most fans keep offering Ceci + White for Duchene or Ceci + Brassard. I just don't think those packages get you quite enough to get it done. I'd love to get Duchene but not at the expense of Chabot.
