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He's obviously not available, but the price to send him to a division rival like Buffalo, Montreal, Detroit or Toronto especially would be obscene. Unicorn player on a great deal with term, and they have full control over where he goes.
That aside, there's just no sense in adding Marner if you're moving Brady. If Ottawa makes a move for Marner it's because of what those to could accomplish together. Marner needs someone who can create space, finish in tight and give him the confidence to play bigger. Brady could hugely benefit from a high octane play driver and an elite defensive forward on his line. If Ottawa moves Brady (they won't) you might as well just shut it down again and build back up around Timmy and Sandy