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On the Pacioretty deal..
What is he giving you that Hayes won't? The difference is about 5-10g's at Pach's best, which we don't even know that he is anymore. Not to mention, the Rangers don't need LW's...and now who plays 2C? Hayes straight up for Pacioretty is a bad idea! I am not saying he doesn't stand a chance to have a nice bounce back, but he has to prove that first at which point you make your offer in FA. Hayes is under control, so moving him for one year of a big "?" player doesn't make sense for a team that is rebuilding and needs a solid 2C to shield their kids. It's not like Pach wins the Rangers the cup, so where is the payoff for the risk involved?
The Tampa deal, they would hang the phone up and ask you not to call back...
I know the incentive is to move Callahan to make room for EK, but your asking too much. It's going to be hard enough to get Foote (especially when Ottawa is likely to want him for EK), but then you want to make the 2019 2nd a 1st...and not give anything in return? facilitating is one thing, but there are other teams with cap space...you can't price yourself out of the conversation.