You forgot to sign Gusev

He traded his rights. It's the last trade

You have to give assets to get rid of Holden's contract. Ottawa might take him with a mid-round pick but not giving up a round even if it is a late one

They traded Hunt to the Wild last year for a 5th rounder. He was 8th on Vegas's depth chart where Holden is 7th and he is a right shot too. He will be worth a 6th or 7th rounder. Vegas had the 5th best defense in the league last year. There are teams that need depth

He is a left shot first of all. Hunt made 650k which holds value but Holden has a 2.2 mill cap hit which isnt ideal for a depth d. Thats why the holds negative value. You can easily sign a vet def during FA that is equal to holden for less money and not have to give up an asset