I think NYI would rather sign Pulock than take pieces they don't really need for 5M.

Exactly what I was going to say. This is essentially saying "We have a cap problem, so lets move (probably somewhere around) $6 mil out, and take $5ish back in." Doesn't make sense for a team with the issues that the Isles are going to have. If Pulock is getting moved, it's gotta be for ELC's and/or picks.

Yes. Also, Pulock isn't signing for 7 years at 5M.

Well, I heard that Kyle Dubas was reading a book about negotiating contracts during his Covid-quarantine, so he might...

Ottawa is easily declining that offer.

That trade wouldn't even get you Pulock as a rental

Isles are taking your crap for Pulock. Get real.

What’s he signing for?

At 7M AAV? Definitely more than 5M. Pulock is a borderline top pair RHD which are hard to come by. If he signed for max term, it'd be a deal that is an overpayment now, but turns out to be fair value/a bargain towards the end of the contract.

If Trouba got 8M, there's no way Pulock is accepting 5M..

Pulock starts with Nylander
If toronto takes a chance with brown that could work