Quoting: amigos71
i mean they are going to have to make a choice and get rid of some of the guys they don't need. maybe backlund and tanev could be the way to go. but either way they have amunition to make space next season
Personally this is the only way i can see to make it work
Savard(3.5), Anderson (5.5) and Norlinder or Trudeau
For
Lucic(5.25) , Tanev(4.5),Coronato and a 1st .
The most logical move though is keeping it simple
But that's not how NHL works just trades we make on here lol
Coleman/Andeson swap with prospects swapped to balance it
I'd swap either Coronato and Kidney or Beck.
Or Swap NHL players again with the edge going to MTL this time slightly
Dvorak /Backlund swap gives MTL a higher cap hit but eliminates a year term
Really all the options will require this type of movement for CGY to remain in a position to pay Lindholm, Toffoli and Hanafin
Alternative i like is
Coleman(4,9), Tanev(4.5), Ruzsika(around 800k), Coronato and 1st round pick
For
Anderson(5.5), Savard(3.5),Pitlick(1.1)and Norlinder.
Anderson's the better goal scorer and has size.
Savard is the better defensman and is cheaper
Ruszika is the better player but Pitlick isnt a scrub just gives up 2 years age wise and has a lower career high.
Coronato is great and clearly part of the payday for MTL not a swap scenario like the others.
Norlinder was added to give him a new start and in a system that might need LD's(as MTL doesnt not,we'll give you Schuneman or Bowey too lol)
1st is clealry part of the payday and MTL's secondary motivation