Back in the playoffs

Dumping Strome on the center depth would be a mistake, he played very well.

Backstrom's mind might still be at a high level, but for sure his body ain't.

No thank you from the Habs. You keep your $211,000 per point man! You should keep him unless you need the money for another player. He's not going to hurt you and maybe he rebounds?

I love the idea of moving Kuznetsov to wing if the Caps can grab someone like Scheifele. Putting him in a pure offensive role like this is the best bet on getting the 70 point production out of him this team needs. My only concern with this concept would be the ability to pay both Wilson and Scheifele next season while also accommodating for Sandin's raise. If Backstrom isn't going on LTIR and the cap isn't going to make a massive jump, this team probably falls apart after one year. Can't give up a future first and McMichael just to get back in the playoffs once.

The habs wpuld need atleast the 40th pick to consider taking him. Bettman already confirmed the 1 million increase so cap is at a premium

Jets say no. There needs to be a 2023 top-15 1st in the return for Scheifele. Pittsburgh will give it to us if WSH won't.