Edited Mar. 24, 2023 at 11:35 p.m.
Let me help you out in one word...Calgary. One thing is certain: the Flames are destined to make changes. With both Lewis and Lucic becoming UFAs, the Flames are going to lose its championship pedigree, a season after losing its star power. Youth will not necessarily be the way they go entirely; enter Barclay Goodrow.
With Blake Coleman being the lone Cup ranger, this could be a move Calgary wants in addition to permanence of Duehr, Pelletier and others on defense.
Proposal:
NYR: Goodrow, Barclay
CGY: Kylington, Oliver
On a one-year contract, Kylington helps the Rangers peel $1.1 million dollars off their cap in '23-24, along with the remainder of Goodrow's contract.
For Calgary, they are able to add a second Swiss army knife. The Rangers get a new offensive defenseman for one season paired with Schneider.
The cap savings avoids the buyout option.