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The hope would definitely be for more production from Ryjo with a change of scenery and more opportunity. The caveat is that he is as likely to become a $6M 3C as a serviceable 2C, depending on KK's progression.
Like I said. It makes sense for both teams, but Johansen is the riskier side of the equation simply due to the longer term. Drouin could completely bomb and still work out better for Nashville.
As for moving goal scorers, it might be an option if we hadn't just committed to the few we have.
Toffoli, Hoffman, Anderson, and Caulfield, aren't likely to move because it's bad form to sign someone and dump them shortly after (unless their performance warrants it).
Of those who have been around long enough to be considered, Gallagher obviously isn't going anywhere, Armia is good for double digits but just re-signed, Suzuki isn't moving, and KK would only be available in a trade to significantly improve with a "sure thing".
That leaves:
Drouin, who is probably more useful than people are willing to admit, especially now that we have some legitimate snipers.
Lehkonen, who the team didn't commit to long term, but he's only good for around a dozen goals.
Byron, who's good for PK and speed, but not good for contract value.
And Evans, who is way more valuable to us than as a trade chip.
We're not the right team to talk to for a goal scorer right now. At least 1 more year before any of ours might be moved.