If the Wild got this in return for Dubnyk they raise a banner at the X for this accomplishment

Like the Riemer-Darling deal other than in that deal Darling was an AHL calibre goalie being traded away... Not acquired (also Nino for Bennett is big bad for the canes)

what?

both Mrazek and Dubnyk have struggled something bad this year. Dubnyk has the better history, so, like the Reimer trade, they desire the potential bounce back. Risk for sure, but not lots.

The Nino deal clears 3M in cap. In a cap league and with a team that is busy at the deadline, the cap is worth more than the actual impact of both players.

Dubnyk had probably been the worst G in the league over the last two years... Even MIN fans know he's been brutal, and Nino is worth his contract easily

They should sign Lehner and then figure out the rest after that.

Like you said it's a salary cap league.

Flames will look to move Bennett for something better than 2 years of another left shooting winger in Niederreiter @ 5.25AAV.

If anything the Flames will be looking at Bennett as a player they can add to a deal to gain that extra cap space.

Flames will have lots of room. No major RFAs and they only need to bring back a select few of their UFAs, not much of a raise to any of them.

Not really. They have 4 UFA D men that are all probably thinking raise on their next deals. They have to bring back 2.

Kylington and Mangiapane will get raises, Jankowski will probably take his qualifying offer.

They need a backup signed. Maybe bring back Talbot for the same amount if they can.

Then they are looking for a better right shot RW option like Palmieri or Kapenen. Then there are still roster spots to fill as well.

That trade won't make any sense for the Flames game plan and the route they want to take.

I'm just trying to figure out why you're giving up assets for Brandon Saad who is UFA

CAR being in the emergence of "win now". Next year is the friendliest year they have for cap.