Tierney could be interesting. We could definitely use an upgrade at 3C and push JT to the wing. He sounds like a nice option and that's really one of the few spots left that can be upgraded within reason. Good find. Given Ottawa's pretty quick retooling, they're looking much more competitive this year. Maybe could explore expanding the deal and adding some assets to have Cole go there, and/or Donskoi?

From the sounds of it, Toews might be making in the $4M+ range, but I guess we'll see if they get something done before it goes to Arbitration. Might need to clear more cap depending on what his contract ends up looking like. And I would think he ends up somewhere in the top-4. Maybe Toews-Makar and Graves gets pushed down to the 3rd pairing?

PEB a scratch? Buyout?

unreal offense unreal D core......but those goaltenders are just meh you should try to unload francuoz for picks without retaining and try to add a G with 4,5 mil and send one of the scratches to the minors

I just have a weird feeling PEB won’t be on the opening night roster. He’s already 35 and he’s not getting any faster.

Here’s my thing about goalies, any NHL caliber goalie can have a good season. If this was a conversation a year ago today we would’ve been saying Khudobin or Kuemper aren’t very good. If there’s an issue with the goaltending that’s something you can address at deadline.

Fair. It's not out of the question that Bowers could step in and outplay him right now. PEB wasn't terrible by any means for a 4th line guy, and I like the energy and leadership he brings. But it's not like he lit it up down there either so I guess at this point they may look for those small upgrades and not just ride with guys cause they're well-liked in the locker room. Given the landscape I'd thing you'd have to cut or buy him out though. Can't imagine anyone's going to give up even a low-level draft pick for that contract, and doubt Joe would want to send out any assets to move something that isn't back-breaking.