1. Why would Seattle select Niku over other options? Without "incentives?"

2. That should be more than enough for Manson. (overpay, imo) Now, if only Winnipeg wasn't on that darn 12 team no-trade list of his.

3. I think the Jets would be lucky to get one 4th round pick for Beaulieu, not 2.

4. Ekholm's contract is pretty fair value, already. Not sure Nashbill would retain at all . . . even for 1 season.

5. It's usually not too kosher to sign a player only to trade him right away. Not too sure Philly is a fit for Forbort anyhow, especially at the number you have him signed for. Probably twice what he will get, wherever he goes.

Honestly, I signed Forbort, and then tried reversing it bc I realized I didn’t need him for my plans.

Niku was picked by Seattle bc he’s a meh defender with a bit of upside, so I just assumed Seattle would pick him tbh, ik there’s other options.

With beauliue, nj is pretty desperate for defensemen, so I thought they might overpay for a guy like him

Ekholm, I made them retain cap bc winnipeg overpayed for him, kv is a solid prospect and a first is pretty solid.

Also, I didn’t know Manson had the peg as one of his no trade team, that’s my bad

Without a trade, I think Seattle chooses one of either Appleton or Stanley, or even goaltender Berdin before they go with Niku.

Rather than retaining salary, it would be great in a deal like that for Ekholm if he would agree to an extension as part of the deal!

Great stuff, though! Sometimes it really feels as if only we could just add a couple solid pieces on the back-end (AND have players perform to their potential -- Dubois!) that this team could really make a run!