To COL: Nuge, Bouchard, Chiasson
To EDM: Kerfoot, Makar
While it’s highly unlikely the Avs would want to part with Makar, I’m hoping this is the type of overpayment that gets it done. I feel the gap between Nuge and Kerfoot is greater than Makar and Bouchard. With that said, Makar is closer to being NHL ready and more dynamic than Bouchard which the Oil need desperately (ie: not playing Russell in the top 4 and send Benning to the moon). The move forces Drai to play 2C permanently (where he should be to truly earn his contract). Kerfoot could be a good 3C.
The Avs already have Barrie and EJ on the right side, so they could afford to give Bouchard the necessary year in the AHL. Nuge gives them a high end 2C with good 2 way play and versatility - could also play LW with Mackinnon should they continue to experiment Soderberg in between Rantanen and Landeskog. Chiasson is a cheap impending UFA who has proven a capable middle 6er, a modest sweetener if the Avs are playoff bound.
I think Edmonton should take out Nuge, and add McDavid.Would you now?
If the Oilers traded McDavid there would be riots in Edmonton. Can you imagine what the state of the franchise would be if they actually felt as though they needed to trade the best player in the world to actually make up a decent roster? What a messThis deal sucks we should think bigger.
McDavid for MacKinnon + Rantanen
RNH-MacKinnon
Draisaitl-Rantanen
How's that for a 1-2.
Edmonton handled trading Gretzky, they can handle a McDavid trade. Question is do you think the team is better with MacKinnon + Rantanen or McDavid? I think they're a better team with the 2.If the Oilers traded McDavid there would be riots in Edmonton. Can you imagine what the state of the franchise would be if they actually felt as though they needed to trade the best player in the world to actually make up a decent roster? What a mess