One reason I think FLA passes is because they will need to create cap space when Duke/Ekblad come back, and Hornqvist is one of the only guys they can do that with. I am sure they will try to move him in a deal without taking on cap.

Dont the Panthers need to shed cap once Duclair comes back

As yes Ekblad is out but hes probs coming back at some point as they need him

Armia for Hornqvist, so that they can have a Finnish line

Like others said this would depend on their cap space. I thought Duclair was out for the season but I'm probably wrong? I do think that this idea is actually interesting. Dadonov has been good in FLA before with a lot of the same core still around, and while Hornqvist brings intangibles and some grit, he's not the main source of it like he was that first season in FLA. Definitely depends on the cap situation, but not an awful idea imo. Kudos for an interesting trade idea.

Not sure how you’ll be able to use Hornqvist to create cap space. The only way you’re able to move him is with a bad contract coming back the other way.
Unless the plan is to put him on waivers to clear $1.1mm of his cap hit, but the other $4.2 is married to your books even if he doesn’t play.

Don't see Patric Hornqvist waiving for a Non-Playoff team like Montreal.

Beggars can’t be choosers. Any NHL team is preferable to riding the busses in the AHL.

MTL could take 3.5M off the Panthers cap (Hornqvist 35% retained right now, or no retention after a third of the season is played) for FLO 2023 2nd.

Gives them enough space for Duclair to come back when he's ready, or maybe make a move for Chychrun.

he only has a 8 team no trade list, he cant cover all non playoff team.