Head scratching offer in my inbox.

[Bubba55]

You do not trade away a valuable asset like Verhaeghe when you're in win now mode for any less than blue chip prospects and IMO Brisson and Bourque are not blue chip prospects. Bad idea.

[BloodSport]

I declined and didn’t counter.

Ended up trading away Trouba and a 2nd in 2024 for Hedman and a 4th in 2023.

Giving more rep now.

[Belexus75]

That's a reject for me for two reasons.

First, you're winning at the moment. There's no need to rebuild. Things go wrong during the season, you can't assume that your team is so good that you can afford to trade useful pieces. Keep winning.

Second, Bourque and Brisson don't move the needle. Maybe they'll be useful someday in a 32 team dynasty. But neither are going to show up on a list of elite prospects. They're B level guys. Your league, with 32 teams and apparently tens of thousands of players on rosters (this might be overstatement) may have a different market wherein second tier prospects carry less value than in 14-20 team dynastys. Still, if I were to deal Verhaeghe and his 40 goal season, I'd want a more elite prospect or high rookie draft pick. Jiricek fits the bill for me. Jiriceck and perhaps two of the skaters you named would be more appealing.

Bourque is listed as bluechipper in dobber guide for i believe second straight season. He is a very good prospect and i think he will be top 6 forward at some point. Problem he has is log jam in Dallas.

Having said that, i would not do this deal specially in win only mode. To me this is not a head scratcher at all, its easy reject.