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Considering the media coverage that NSH had during the locker cleanout today, I'm tempted to say yes if you swap Jarnkrok & Timmins for Niemelä.
Trotz is looking to resign Saros, but he seems more open to trading him since the last time he has said anything regarding a Saros trade. I imagine especially if it can get an elite forward talent, like Marner, then they might be willing to pull the trigger as they seem to think Askarov is ready, but they are content to let him continue developing in the AHL if they can sign Saros.
Additionally, fortunes do not appear good for Tomasino in NSH, which is a shame as he is a talented player, but he seems to be in Burnette's doghouse for one reason or another. I would be fine with Timmins, but he has too many health issues and NSH will want someone they could reliably put into the lineup, and I'm not certain if Ufko is 100% ready for a full-time NHL role. Niemelä would help secure the right side for NSH, especially if they are unable to resign Carrier.