I think to keep it easier to navigate Smith starts in WBS since he doesn't have to clear waivers to be sent down. Ruhwedl is 6 years older than Freidman. I think one of them has to go. Moving Ruh and getting back a 4th round pick we lost in the Petry deal.
Kessel still has game left. He put up 44 assists on a bad team last year and would certainly help our power play. I doubt he will want much to come back.
If we could get Sully on board, I could see it happening. I always loved Kessel here. He's different to say the least.
I don't see us trading MP. He could be a solid partner for Petry. Smaller ticket moves for now.