I don't think BOS does that trade. I like Saad alot. I just also know Bjork is pretty under rated. Also, I'd prefer the 2022 draft. Stock up on those picks! Its supposed to be as good or better than this year's.

Who the heck do you think saad is? Retain 50%, lose bjork, then we’ll talk about it.

I can't see Bowman not spending to the cap. There's a few good options available in goal and up front. I feel like Bowman would try to keep the team competitive while retooling.

The thing is...and I don't disagree with your premise...I just find it odd that Stan specifically said Delia and Lankinen. I don't think he would have said them specifically unless he was serious about it. He even went so far as to say that's how we found out Crow was really good. He got a shot. I think this is the combo he's running with and he will spend to the cap ceiling, but on a 1 year UFA looking to rebound and then he'll trade him at the TDL.

Saad is a top 6 winger with potential 60 point upside. Good for 20-25 goals every year. Not to mention his defensive ability. Think Marian Hossa but less flashy and offensive. Easily worth a late first and young winger.

I know who he is, thanks. This just falls into the realm of a trade offer that might ruin the relationship of two GMs. Retain 50% and you’re still not getting a first for saad.

I get that he's saying that, but he was kicking tires on Matt Murray earlier this week, so we have to take his words with a grain of salt.

Just as I say that, Pierre Lebrun announces on twitter that the hawks are expected to roll with the young goalies next season.... Oh boy...

That may be what he's worth, but that's not the same as what you'll get. Teams don't line up and pay premium asset's to solve other teams cap issues for them. Maybe that's what they get for him but I'd be surprised. I'd be pissed if my teams gave that up for him. Good player, great dude, agree with your description of him. COVID economy, flat cap and that contract sucks. Just don't see it. I could see OTT MAYBE doing this. To bring in an effective pro and help them hit the cap floor. Even then... replace the first with a solid prospect.

The Hawks aren't really in such a cap crunch that they need a team to do them favors anymore after the Maatta trade and non resigning Crawford. They have $11m in cap space with only Kubalik and Strome of significance to sign who will reported be around $6.5m combined so then they'll end up with between $2.5-3m in space after they bring up 2-3 more entry level players (Mitchell, Suter, etc). Smith might be on LTIR this season since his back is so messed up which frees up even more space if they want. But $2.5m+ space means they don't need to move anyone else unless they really want to do it.

So yeah, def no need to move Saad anymore unless they're actually getting some assets for him. Otherwise, they'll just wait until the TDL where he should get normal rental price of a 1st + prospect OR a pick + good young player depending on how much they're willing to retain.