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I like the idea of PoolParty for Faulk. Seems like it would make sense for both teams.
I would say this deal should be structured in a way that doesn’t require us to also give up Manning and additional assets to get rid of Manning. Giving up draft picks to get rid of him just hurts us longer term. He can be buried in the minors and the Oilers would save $1.1MM... then he’s off the books next year.
Maybe Pool Party plus a late pick is enough to get Faulk, with Carolina retaining sufficient cap to keep the Oilers compliant.
I also wouldn’t be against throwing Benning plus a pick into the trade for a younger winger with upside... would make room for Persson / Bouchard. Depending on how the team progresses and how Jones plays, Oilers could then move Russell at the deadline for a pick and let Jones finish the season with the big club.