Wild pass easily. Boldy isn't available, but if he was, you'd need more quality, less quantity.

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.