Muzzin returns for playo

Both Sandin and Minten? I think you keep Sandin since he is supremely better than Holl. Holl cannot be a top 4 guy in the playoffs. Also, $2M retained for 2 additional years on McCabe is highly unlikely. Chicago has to keep their retention options open (you can only retain a certain number of contracts I believe) for Kane and Teows because they will have to retain if they trade those guys. And they might resign next season only to be traded and retained again so Chicago won't be retaining on anyone other than those two.

Can retain on 3 players. Chicago is open to retain on McCabe but the price is steep.

Keep Sandin and add what? Even Minten AND Sandin AND a 1st will likely be not enough to get Meier with 50 percent retention.

Whats your source about Muzzin @bhuntlol? IMO it is very unlikely, that he will return. And you should clear your lineup: beside Shenaniganmuzzin money it is very confusing.

Be that as is may, McCabe just isn't that good. He's not better than anyone we already have. He's "the best defenceman" on a horrible team. That doesn't mean he's really good, he's less terrible

I'm not sure about him not being better than anyone in their current lineup but I do know the reason the Leafs wanted him is to bring a physical presence ar a cost controlled price (probably to replace Holl going forward on the PK as well). However, I don't see why the Leafs would make this trade if they think Muzzin could potentially comeback as suggested in this ACGM.