Convinced the current roster isnt good enough

Montour very capable of playing 2nd pair minutes. Two way game is good, despitr what his time in Buffalo suggests. Only 26, and thus a good fit longer term. Sets up making another deal.

**conditional 3rd, Buffalo recieves if Danault walks**

Buffalo needs a stop gap for Cozens. Danault puts up roughly 50 points a year, which for his current contract fits the bill. Sabres under some pressure it seems to do something to appease a frustrated Eichel, and I would argue Eichel, Danault and Johansson isn't a bad centre corps. Moving forward, Danault is only 27, so there is some reason to believe the Sabres keep him around longer term - Eichel, Cozens, Danault long term is something Botterill has to think about.

A lot on Montreal fans want Tatar back. I get it. But don't see Tatar as a long term fit for when this team will compete. Roberston has the tools to be a top 6 forward, but needs a little time to get there. See him making the team in the bottom 6 and playing his way up the line up, but a year in Laval won't hurt him either.

**conditional 3rd to Montreal if Tatar resigns**

Dallas fans will hate this, but..... Dallas' window is closing. Dallas needs and wants to add offense. Tatar is able to do that. Easily a top 6 option for the Stars, if not will play on the top unit with Seguin/Benn. Salary retention greases this wheel, and justifies the return. Robertson is a great prospect, but, I suggest by the time he is relevent, Dallas is in full scale rebuild. Now or never.

Habs fans revolt! Lol. Petry is 32, and isn't likely to be part of any plan when this team is competitve. Max out!!!!

Pelletier has all the makings of a top 6 winger. Bennett is a poor man's Gallagher (yes, I realize the offense isn't near the same) playing third line. Moving Petry may hurt a little, but thenlong term gain is huge.

**conditional 2nd to Calgary if Petry walks**

Calgary really does need a RD. They also need a top 6 right winger (Toffoli)..... so in Petry they get just that, and with Montreal retaining money, the Flames can make a play for that top 6 RW. It's clear the Flames are very much in win mode, a it's reasonable to believe that the Flames maybe willing to part with Bennett (who may just need a changenof scenery to reach the next level), and Pelletier... who does look good right now.