Nashville has had some success rehabilitating careers. The pick is laden with performance and games played conditions. Could go as high as a first (extremely unlikely, but 60 points +), a 2nd (45 points +), or as low as a 4th (15 points or less), based on performance. Most likely it stays a 3rd though. As a UFA with retention already, Nashville could flip him at the 2023 deadline if their season goes in the wrong direction. Montreal would prefer a pick in the deep 2023 draft, Nashville want to keep their picks next year but compensate with a late 2022 pick.

A Manitoba native who needs a change of scenery and a little more luck injury-wise. A former 2nd rounder pick, RD, with size and puck moving skills, as a reclamation project.

Draft-day move, Anaheim has no 3rds this year and two next year, they spread out their risk

At the draft, Habs move up a couple spots by attaching the intriguing offensive-dman prospect Norlinder to Calgary's 1st. Pittsburgh gets some more draft capital and prospects. Might not be Pittsburgh finally, just some playoff team a few spots up in the draft

At draft, a stop-gap goalie situation for the rebuilding Blackhawks assuming Fleury won't return. If the wheels fall off in Chicago, Allen could be dealt as a UFA at the 2023 deadline

Weber's cap hit vs actual salary would be a boon for the Coyotes. They take on the enigmatic Hoffman in hopes that he can add a scoring touch in the low pressure environment. They pick up a decent centre prospect as well who becomes redundant after Habs pick up Wright and Nathan Gaucher