My wish

I like all of these ideas. I might have detail differences with a few of them, but nothing to feel strongly about. This would be the start of a good off-season for us.

I get the sense that Lundestrom may eventually be out the door with the plethora of centers we figure to have, but I would not want to send him out just yet, and not for that deal. I think he has a lot of unlocked potential if given the proper linemates over a stretch of time. Plus I dont think the Canucks get anywhere near that package for a guy with a 6.5+ cap hit. There dont figure to be that many suitors for him I wouldnt think. Jones is another guy I would hate to lose, but its a bit easier to swallow given he is playing mostly 4th line. I think Zell is almost certainly going to play the year in the AHL, but still get his 9 games. More likely that we bring in a middle pairing LD for at least 1 year until the prospect pool is further developed. Overall though, I would be happy if this was the team we iced for opening night.

I wonder if Jones for Peeke would gain any momentum — a great partner for C4

Konecny is who’d I rather have but his price is gonna very high. Boeser is a good top 6 guy. Lundestrom is a 3C which is a relatively easy spot to fill be it thru UFA or trade which doesn’t account for the number of guys that can play C in the org. And being that he struggles very much in the wing he’s expendable.

I don’t want Zellweger and Minty both being rookies together. It’ll be better to stagger their rookie seasons so you don’t have 2 guys going thru the rookie rollercoaster together. That’s my biggest reason for having one of them up all season next year. Plus not gonna find a 1 year guy to fill a top 4 role without giving multiple years or solid assets for.

I’d take Peeke over Severson because of age and contract but it’ll take more than Jones to get him. Jones is a bottom 6 energy guy. Peeke is probably a #4 type guy on a good team.