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Sens decline.
Yes, EP is an outstanding player, but that trade cripples the Sens.
Garland is mid, and Mik is a cap dump.
Meanwhile, the Sens are left with no more RD, no more center depth, losing our only young RW on a great deal.
Contenders are built on depth, not like a fantasy hockey team. Yes, Stutzle and EP would be a great regular season 1/2 punch down the middle, but who's the 3C? Norris with a bad shoulder? They don't even get better because their defense would be in shambles with no right side. They would easily pick top 5 next year.