The Matt Duchene trade proves Marc Bergevin is not an A-list National Hockey League general manager. Short version is the Blue Jackets get an A-list NHL centre in Duchene for two prospects, one first-round pick and potentially another first-round pick (if Duchene signs with Columbus). Let me make it even clearer: Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekäläinen nabbed an excellent player without giving up anyone on his roster. The Canadiens could’ve grabbed Duchene for two prospects and two first-round picks. Those 2019 and 2020 first-round picks might be two more Kotkaniemis, but I doubt it.

Source: National Post February 22, 2019 18:58 UTC