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I'm glad you know it is unrealistic.
I think Pittsburgh only considers if they lose Letang and can't sign a replacement like Klingberg, otherwise Hronek isn't a need.
Lundell would be awfully tempting to take on Bob's salary. Guy is good at hockey and fills a need. Florida probably views that as too much, especially since Knight wasn't quite ready last year. Bob is expensive for what he has provided them, but he was good this year and not sure who they go after that would be an upgrade. Are Kuemper and Campbell upgrades? Not really. True they would be cheaper, but Lundell on an entry contract provides them more value than Bobrovsky's overpayment subtracts. I like Veleno, but he is a replacement level player at this point, until he progresses.
Larkin trade won't happen. Value is probably about right, but neither team wants this. Devils have their centers and value Mercer highly and are probably salivating at the thought of drafting Slafkovsky or Cooley. Wings would probably prefer to re-sign Larkin to drafting Cooley.
Carolina one might be the most realistic. Bertuzzi seems like he would fit with Carolina. Clear upgrade on the wing for them. Type of guy who you would imagine would be good to have in the playoffs. Wings buy low on Necas and hope he figures out how to play center.