I really like the team you've built here. Suddenly the Oilers can backcheck and kill penalties, and they're not behind all the time. I think you just got them back to the playoffs.
Solid pun. Value seems close, but Eller just re-upped for a cheap four year deal, and if he goes, the Caps have nobody to fill in as a top six center, if there's an injury. Could change by next summer (yeah, I see it says next summer) but by then Puljujarvi is long gone.
Of course.... if there's an injury at center during the season, the Caps might be able to trade Puljujarvi for a replacement middle six center... but it's probably simpler just to keep Eller.
Maybe drop the third and add Stephenson for Gagner (50% off), but I feel like Eller combines Khaira's defense with Gagner's playmaking, and Puljujarvi's alleged clutch offense. More than cap space, Washington is limited in roster spots, trying to replace a guy like that.