Quoting: evelutions2
Boston might be tempted by that offer, but I doubt they consider moving Swayman before Ullmark. Gunler and 2 2nds to allow Nashville to get out of 75% of a rather unfavorable contract, I’m pretty sure Nashville takes that and runs. As for Leddy, the Blues are going to have to pay another team to take that contract. Besides, Canes would resign Ghost before even considering Leddy as an option.
As for signings, Wood can sign that contract somewhere else, cause the Canes likely won’t offer that. Canes don’t need EJ, as Chatfield is a better fit currently, and if Morrow plays next season EJ would be in the press box. Puljujarvi isn’t signing that, and while I doubt he gets the number on his QO, I doubt the Canes low ball that hard. 1.5-2mil should be a fair number. Coghlan is more than likely gone, and Staal will be brought back, and the same likely holds true for Patches.
Opposite IMO, Boston has no business moving the potential Vezina winner over Swayman (who is an upcoming RFA). Allows Boston to recoup some young assets and the goaltending market is flush with backup talent, they have no issue replacing Swayman.
Agreed on Nashville, you can either buy out/pay some team to take Johansen, or recoup a few assets for Duchene.
Disagree on Leddy. I don't love the player but the market certainly seems to. Have a look at the assets he fetched in recent seasons with similar production to this year.
Why would Carolina not offer that contract to Wood? Potential 20-goal power winger who can slot in anywhere in the middle-6, provides an element that's lacking elsewhere int he lineup.
EJ is a nice bottom-pairing option for any team and worst case, can alternate in and out with Chatfield.
Puljujarvi has 14 points in 61 games, he isn't getting much more than league minimum even despite the fact that he has "draft pedigree".
Unsure about Staal being brought back or even being a solid fit. Kotkaniemi hasn't been as reliable as a 2C as originally hoped, Carolina needs a very solid 3C or a decent 2C (Duchene here) to allow them to roll 3 excellent lines.
Pacioretty tore the same Achilles twice in the matter of months, I don't think he's coming back anytime soon.
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