I think the Hoffman signing would be a mistake cause we’ll have to sign all of young guys plus Mika soon.

I also don’t think THAT much has to go to EDM for RNH. Feel like that package should get JP as well who they view extremely high. I’d do Buch, Strome, CAR 1 for JP and RNH. If they intend on trading Buch. Hoffman is really good just won’t be easy to fit him in. If strome is not here and his near $5m cap hit, Hoffman could make more sense.

I feel like long term would be really tough when having to sign Laf, Mika, Kakko, Fox, Shesty, Miller, Lindgren in the next three years. I do agree the price to acquire Nuge seems high, but I don’t think Edmonton would consider doing so unless it was an overpay. And they would probably value Chytil over Strome.

Of course they’d value Chytil over Strome, but feel like Buch who just was on pace for 55 pts and is a young top 6 RW would help EDM a lot as he gives McD a player who has top line experience and is only getting better. McD doesn’t have great wingers that’s why I think Buch helps them a lot, a 2020 later 1 can help them and Strome is good enough to be 3C or 2nd line RW with Draisaitl.