If you’re taking the full cap hit of 3.5 million, I’d be happy to get a fourth. If you want us to retain half, I’d be asking for a third. Ellet’s value is tough to pinpoint, but I think he’d be a valuable add for cheap.

Honestly, the caps should be asking for a first for Sheary. He’s currently on pace for 28 goals this season and has a cap hit of only 1.5 million. If you have the caps retain half of that, that’s a player who can play on any line and produce and makes league minimum essentially. Sheary’s value has only gone up and the caps should be shopping him because they absolutely will get a first for him. There should be a bidding war between cap-strapped contenders.

Power play specialist who is great at zone entries and not much else. I’d ask for a fourth

Can PK and be a real big presence in the bottom 6. Underrated shot, can definitely produce some offense. I’d ask for a third

Waiver fodder. If we got a seventh I’d be happy

Arguably the best defenseman the caps have right now. Consistent, solid, incredible skater and puck mover. I’m asking for a first round pick minimum, could argue he’s worth a first and a prospect. Caps can retain half

I think the caps should hold onto Orlov if they can extend him. If they want to move him, I’m asking for a first and a decent prospect. A top pair, physical, puck moving defenseman is going to make a huge difference for a lot of teams. We can retain half, so his cap hit becomes 2.55m