All of this makes sense. I do have one question though.

Why wouldn’t you buyout Murray and keep the 1st rd pick?

I think Gustafson will cost quite a bit more.

I think Oreilly will stay for less and more term, 4 x 4.5

I would sign Bunting, his 60 pts and the energy he brings are valuable. Offer 5 x 3. That’s cheap for guy who can play 1 st line with matthews.

I would try for your deal but think 3 x 4 for samsonov and buyout Murray.

Why take any dead money for Murray when you can do the exact same thing that you did with Mrazek last year. Dubas, assuming he is still there, loves trading down.
Gustafsson who knows honestly, I see him going elsewhere where he will actually play.
I think O'Reilly wants one last payday before he truly starts ring chasing, and I dont think Bunting's number is gonna be feasible on this team as it stands, he's gonna want ROR plus money, and if Dubas is smart, he'll realize that ROR is better than Bunting will ever be. Bunting will be a Blackhawk by the start of next season.
I think the Samsonov contract is fair for an RFA who still needs to truly prove himself, I dont think he gets a long term deal, not many goalies ever do.

On the Murray point. The buyout this year is cheap at 667K bit it's next year where it is 2M and the desire to try and resign Matthews Nylander plus everyone else. They will need every penny.

In what universe does Detroit spend a first for Matt Murray?

I would do this if I was Detroit, but you get Canucks picks not wings