I'd do that deal from EDM's point of view even if it included 1mil in retention. I imagine they give him another season to rediscover some form, though.

Yea I’ve gotta agree from Edmonton’s standpoint I think it’d be pretty dumb to just immediately give up on Campbell and cough up a first to do it after they just signed him to that sizeable contract in FA this last offseason.

However, they are working with 2 future HOFers and want to win now so who knows if they feel that it’s time that they really start to get serious with contending and feel the need to get rid of that cap.

The Isles will give you Bailey and the two picks for free. You can keep Labanc.