I don't see Marleau waiving his NTC to come to Detroit. All signs point to him staying in TOR. I wouldn't mind taking on the Lucic deal but Abby has to be going to EDM for that to happen. Svech prly has little to no trade value right now, especially for a young dman like Bean. Trouba I can see happening but idk if Ras should be involved. Would prefer to keep him if possible but im not against it. The Backes deal is ok but he only supplies an 8 team list hes willing to go to. As for the buyouts... I'd be more interested in flipping these guys and just retaining 50% instead of retaining on the trades. Buying out Lucic's deal would be an awful decision. The first 4 years of that buyout would range from 3.6-5.6 against the cap per year. I can appreciate the creativity though.

Marleau with his full NMC vetos any trade to a non-cup contender at 40 years old he can't be buried, waived, traded, etc. If he retires the cap hit stays on the Leafs cap so he has full leverage.

That's a lot to give up for a one year rental of Trouba.