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Realistic 2RD Solutions for Dallas

Created by: TheMooterus
Team: 2020-21 Dallas Stars
Initial Creation Date: Jun. 9, 2020
Published: Jun. 14, 2020
Salary Cap Mode: Basic
Description
When I say "Realistic" I'm not necessarily talking about the trade value; I am talking about RD that could be available via trade this offseason.

Some of these deals I got from other ACGM teams and I will link those teams in the trade description.

Pay no attention to lines or cap. I'm focused solely on the trade aspect of this ACGM team.

The Stars have arguably the weakest RD depth in the entire league. Dallas has John Klingberg and Stephen Johns as the only 2 NHL caliber (or potential NHL caliber) RD in their entire organization. Fedun is an acceptable 7th, but the only other two RD in the organization, Joe Cecconi & Reese Scarlett, are simply just career AHLers. They need so short & long term help at the RD position. The long-term RD solution isn't going to come from any of these trades, but the trades below are all potentially 2+ year solutions, allowing Dallas to draft & develop a long-term solution to play behind John Klingberg.
Free Agent Signings
RFAYEARSCAP HIT
1$750,000
2$2,500,000
2$3,000,000
1$800,000
UFAYEARSCAP HIT
1$3,000,000
Trades
1.
DAL
  1. Nutivaara, Markus
  2. Wennberg, Alexander
Additional Details:
https://www.capfriendly.com/armchair-gm/team/1757286
CBJ
  1. Faksa, Radek [RFA Rights]
  2. Honka, Julius [Reserve List]
  3. 2021 2nd round pick (DAL)
  4. 2022 3rd round pick (DAL)
Additional Details:
**2022 3rd Round Pick Conditions**

If Wennberg puts up 40 points for the Stars in either the 2020-2021 or 2021-2022 season, the 2022 3rd Round Pick becomes a 2022 2nd Round Pick
2.
DAL
  1. Goligoski, Alex
Additional Details:
Original ACGM Team Proposal Here: https://www.capfriendly.com/forums/thread/333812
ARI
  1. 2021 3rd round pick (DAL)
Additional Details:
This trade really only makes sense if the Coyotes are able to re-sign Taylor Hall. Being able to move the remaining year of Goligoski's $5.475M AAV contract would provide them a little bit of breathing room to make a contract happen.

If you're looking at straight trade value, I personally think Dallas should probably be adding another mid round pick (or B level prospect) here, but if the Yotes are in a cap crunch, they may be willing to take less simply to get Goligoski off of their books.
3.
DAL
  1. Strålman, Anton
Additional Details:
Original ACGM Proposal Here:
https://www.capfriendly.com/forums/thread/333764&post_id=1477176
FLA
  1. Cogliano, Andrew
Additional Details:
Personally, I don't see this being very realistic, but it was interesting concept I came across the other day. The Panthers have a decent pool of RD, both in the NHL and in their farm system.

Obviously we all know Bobrovsky is on a massive contract, and if Florida is looking to shed a little bit of salary in order to make some moves this offseason via free agency, their RD has enough of a surplus to limit any kind of loss felt from trading away a guy like Stralman.

Like the Coyotes trade, Dallas would likely have to add here, as Cogliano has very little value at this point in his career, but with their defensive struggles, a defensive forward like Cogliano could still be effective for them.
4.
DAL
  1. Montour, Brandon [RFA Rights]
Additional Details:
Original ACGM Team here:
https://www.capfriendly.com/armchair-gm/team/1761121
BUF
    Faksa, Radek (RFA Rights)

    Ristolainen is also a popular trade piece used by Buffalo fans here. Personally, Montour is who I'd be targeting simply for the fact that he's going to cost less in a trade, and that Dallas has Heiskanen, Hintz, and Gurianov all up for new contracts between now and when Ristolainen's contract is up.
    Buyouts
    DraftRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4Round 5Round 6Round 7
    2020
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    Logo of the DAL
    Logo of the BUF
    2021
    Logo of the DAL
    Logo of the DAL
    Logo of the DAL
    Logo of the DAL
    Logo of the DAL
    2022
    Logo of the DAL
    Logo of the DAL
    Logo of the DAL
    Logo of the DAL
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    Logo of the DAL
    ROSTER SIZESALARY CAPCAP HITOVERAGES TooltipBONUSESCAP SPACE
    23$81,500,000$87,917,032$3,047,866$3,120,000-$6,417,032

    Roster

    Left WingCentreRight Wing
    Logo of the Dallas Stars
    $3,000,000$3,000,000
    C
    UFA - 3
    Logo of the Dallas Stars
    $9,850,000$9,850,000
    C, RW
    NMC
    UFA - 7
    Logo of the Dallas Stars
    $2,500,000$2,500,000
    RW, LW
    UFA - 2
    Logo of the Dallas Stars
    $9,500,000$9,500,000
    LW, C
    NMC
    UFA - 5
    Logo of the Dallas Stars
    $6,250,000$6,250,000
    RW
    M-NTC, NMC
    UFA - 2
    Logo of the Dallas Stars
    $795,000$795,000 (Performance Bonus$82,500$82K)
    LW, RW
    RFA - 2
    Logo of the Dallas Stars
    $1,500,000$1,500,000
    C, LW
    UFA - 1
    Logo of the Dallas Stars
    $7,000,000$7,000,000
    RW
    NMC
    UFA - 2
    Logo of the Dallas Stars
    $863,333$863,333 (Performance Bonus$537,500$538K)
    RW
    RFA - 3
    Logo of the Dallas Stars
    $2,400,000$2,400,000
    RW, LW
    UFA - 1
    Logo of the Columbus Blue Jackets
    $2,250,000$2,250,000
    C
    UFA - 1
    Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
    Logo of the Dallas Stars
    $5,800,000$5,800,000
    LD
    UFA - 5
    Logo of the Dallas Stars
    $4,250,000$4,250,000
    RD
    UFA - 2
    Logo of the Dallas Stars
    $4,916,667$4,916,667
    G
    M-NTC, NMC
    UFA - 3
    Logo of the Dallas Stars
    $894,166$894,166 (Performance Bonus$2,500,000$2M)
    LD/RD
    UFA - 1
    Logo of the Columbus Blue Jackets
    $2,700,000$2,700,000
    LD/RD
    UFA - 2
    Logo of the Dallas Stars
    $2,137,500$2,137,500
    LD/RD
    UFA - 1
    Logo of the Dallas Stars
    $2,350,000$2,350,000
    RD
    UFA - 1
    Logo of the Dallas Stars
    $3,000,000$3,000,000
    G
    UFA - 3
    Logo of the Florida Panthers
    $5,500,000$5,500,000
    RD
    M-NTC
    UFA - 2
    Logo of the Arizona Coyotes
    $5,475,000$5,475,000
    LD/RD
    M-NTC
    UFA - 1
    ScratchesInjured Reserve (IR)Long Term IR (LTIR)
    Logo of the Dallas Stars
    $737,500$737,500
    RD
    UFA - 1
    Logo of the Dallas Stars
    $750,000$750,000
    C, LW
    UFA - 1

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    Jun. 14, 2020 at 2:12 a.m.
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    Columbus probably accepts and then flips Honka to Toronto as we really don’t need him. Would Faska be a 2nd line center? I’ve primarily seen him on the 3rd line, if he is only 3rd line Columbus already has Jenner for that role. We need a 2nd line center.
    Jun. 14, 2020 at 2:13 a.m.
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    @Ajp_18 @Smithcd995 @braisman @Stanley_Cup_To_Manhattan

    Just wanted to give credit to these guys. I either talked to them about certain trades, or they were the original creator of the trades.
    Jun. 14, 2020 at 2:14 a.m.
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    Quoting: Ajp_18
    Columbus probably accepts and then flips Honka to Toronto as we really don’t need him. Would Faska be a 2nd line center? I’ve primarily seen him on the 3rd line, if he is only 3rd line Columbus already has Jenner for that role. We need a 2nd line center.


    He can play 2nd when needed. He's definitely more suited, for 3rd but has played some 2nd line with Dallas and has even had some time on the Power Play. He's certainly not the long-term solution for Columbus at the position, but he gives you a good stop-gap until you find that long-term solution.
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    Jun. 14, 2020 at 2:40 a.m.
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    He can play 2nd when needed. He's definitely more suited, for 3rd but has played some 2nd line with Dallas and has even had some time on the Power Play. He's certainly not the long-term solution for Columbus at the position, but he gives you a good stop-gap until you find that long-term solution.


    Would be a decent stop gap until Foudy can fill the role
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    Jun. 14, 2020 at 3:41 a.m.
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    Risto or Montour would easily get you Faksa IMO.
    Honestly, Buffalo needs a shut down center as well and that’s Faksa. Faksa is one of the toughest players to play against in the league and one of the better defensive forwards, and that’s something sorely lacking on the roster.

    I think if it’s Risto in the trade, then Buffalo would need to retain salary.
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    Jun. 14, 2020 at 3:51 a.m.
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    Quoting: DickFoligno
    Risto or Montour would easily get you Faksa IMO.
    Honestly, Buffalo needs a shut down center as well and that’s Faksa. Faksa is one of the toughest players to play against in the league and one of the better defensive forwards, and that’s something sorely lacking on the roster.

    I think if it’s Risto in the trade, then Buffalo would need to retain salary.


    I agree. Honestly, I think Ristolainen is slightly overrated and Montour is slightly underrated. Both have very similar value in my eyes, and at the end of the day I think Montour has a slightly better chance of being left alone by Seattle during the expansion draft than Ristolainen would.
    Jun. 14, 2020 at 7:54 a.m.
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    I agree. Honestly, I think Ristolainen is slightly overrated and Montour is slightly underrated. Both have very similar value in my eyes, and at the end of the day I think Montour has a slightly better chance of being left alone by Seattle during the expansion draft than Ristolainen would.


    I actually think Montour world be someone teams would target, like Seattle. A lot of scouts around the league have to see how miscast Montour is in the system is Ralph Kreuger.

    I don’t think a lot of fans give Ristolainen enough of a break though with his situation. He’s one of the most overused defenseman in the league and has to be the number one defenseman here because nobody else on buffalo can do it....not even Montour. Dahlin will eventually. I also don’t think he gets enough credit for being one of the top offensive defenseman in the league for the past three years. He would be a stud second pair defenseman for most contenders and ideal for a power play
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    Jun. 14, 2020 at 12:07 p.m.
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    Columbus probably accepts and then flips Honka to Toronto as we really don’t need him. Would Faska be a 2nd line center? I’ve primarily seen him on the 3rd line, if he is only 3rd line Columbus already has Jenner for that role. We need a 2nd line center.

    I wouldn't even feel the need to flip Honka; we could try him out for a little while and see if we can develop him. Peeke had times when he was faltering under the weight of too many minutes, so being able to give him a break strikes me as a good thing to have for his development.
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