Trade

for half retention + cap dump.... I dont think the sharks would bite

First off Mike Grier isn't eating nearly $23,000,000 And that weak offer sure doesn't get you Karlsson.

Yeah that's a pretty poor offer for EK65 at 50% retained.

Respectfully I disagree. Karlsson is a great player who wants out and has a boat anchor contract. He played great last year and not so great with health issues prior. At full cost it's a huge gamble no one will take. If Murray stays healthy it's a 1 year hit for a good goalie. If he doesn't it's LTIR money. Liljegren has good potential. Niemela and Hirvonen are no cost sweeteners who might work out. This trade gives the Sharks flexibility.

You're not getting 34OA for a right defenseman and a small, often injured wing.