Edited Oct. 27, 2021 at 1:55 a.m.
Quoting: ChiHawk
Chicago could probably do better moving Flowers to someone willing to give Chicago something interesting. Zucker doesn't have much value to a team not contending and DeSmith is a rental that isn't worth anything to team not contending. If Pens want Flowers, which makes sense, they will have to find somewhere else to move Zucker or give something of value such as a 2nd round pick, prospect or younger player.
Ya, i agree. If u read the description. The Pens can’t take MAF without moving a contract back. Even at 50% retention.
So all these ACGM with Chicago trading MAF to the Pens for draft picks won’t work without the Pens moving a contract out too.
And like the description said, the Blackhawks can try and flip Zucker at 4.5M to a contender at the TD, trade him in the offseason, or keep him and if they arnt contending next season, trade him at the deadline.
And flip DeSmith to a contender too. Getting a 3rd team involved might be a better option though. A lot of injured goalies so far this season; between Colorado, Edmonton, Calgary, etc.
But like I said in the description, either way, DeSmith’s contract is expiring and Blackhawks atleast gain that cap space this offseason.
I added Gruden and a 5th for Gustafsson(rental). But again, like I said, in my opinion, Zucker at 4.5M should be able to be flipped to a contender at the TD, this offseason, or next season if the Hawks arnt contending for atleast a 2nd round pick.