I don't hate Brassard or anything. I also don't love Zibanejad. I just don't understand why you need to give a 2nd here, as though Ottawa w/ Brassard is suddenly something Ottawa w/ Mika is not. They're the same team. Maybe this year, Brassard outscores Zibanejad by a few. Maybe he doesn't? No one know. But if that's the case, why throw in a Top 45 pick (because you know Ottawa won't make the playoffs again)

So, a premium for a lateral move, where you get older. Woof.