Quoting: Devil1122
What do you think we would do in round 2?
Round II (a): One salary cap move
In those few days after rosters are unfrozen (post expansion, pre entry draft), that is where we would see the types of deals that move 2021 picks for salary cap
TB: Johnson + pick
VAN: Eriksson + pick
EDM: Neal + pick
Lou had to do his version (Ladd plus picks), because he needed to sign a d-man before expansion draft (to meet minimum requirements). In order to sign a player, he had to move Leddy and Ladd out first. Then he could fit in Andy Greene.
My guess is Fitzy does a smaller one to try and reclaim a 2nd rounder
Round II (b): A veteran acquisition
Ryan Murray type of trade
Maybe even Jones, Fabbro, whomever
Maybe 3C option too
Round III: NHL Entry Draft (July 23-24)
Settle the #4 overall question
Maybe trade a late pick or two
Round IV: UFAs
Don't think we will be in on Hamilton or Landeskog...but maybe a few savy veterans, a back-up goalie
Will still be last opportunity for teams to move cap before signing their RFAs, UFAs
Remaining Schedule
July 18: Protection lists announced
July 18-21: Seattle interviews possible selections (from pool of unprotected players)
July 21: Seattle Expansion draft
July 21-23: Next mini trade frenzy (rosters unfrozen)
July 23-24: NHL entry draft
July 25-27: FA signing frenzy
July 28: UFA period starts
Sep 22: Training camp begins
Oct 12: 2021-22 season begins