Also if the cap is increased due to NHLPA using a escalator of say 2% Mika then changed to a long term deal worth around 5 mil...

I think MZ is getting more, either on another bridge deal or a longer term deal, i'd say 2 years @3.75 - 4.5 or 6 years 5 -5.5.
I think Smith gets 4 years , maybe 5 at that AAV.
Yep on OL & Quikie, i thnk we lose OL as well to Vegas.
I think Winnipeg will want a 1st rounder for Trouba somewhere but, that's the type of package or Miller & less prospects.
I think Skapski has LOST a lot of traction, he may even get non tendered, no way they see him as a viable backup to Hank in the short term.
I see more turnover on the back end, at least i hope there is.
Holden to EDM for a 3rd (17) & a 5th (18) ???

This is my current (Out of the box)take on getting the back end fixed. I don't see a lot of change up front, this year.

https://www.capfriendly.com/armchair-gm/team/352085

From an outside perspective, I've heard that WPG would want Skjei for Trouba, which probably isn't happening. Also if you lose Raanta via trade or expansion, I would suggest signing a free agent like Johnson or Nilsson for back up instead of Skapski. Hope you don't lose Raanta though. I really like him on the Rangers.