Quoting: M_Swann
CBJ need Carlsson more than Hutson.
Quoting: SK101
Not even close to getting 3OA. Hutson could get the LA pick but definitely not the jackets pick
Ok, I'd go for the LA pick instead and pick another prospect.
Or, what else could get this done? Add Beck or Kidney to the deal? CAL first in 2025? Or a 2nd in 2023?
In order to get them actual immediate help at center, I would think they'll be targetting someone on the UFA market that is already a proven NHLer. Krejci? Compher? Rodrigues? Haula?
Maybe trade with VGK for Roy? VGK are basically in the can in terms of cap space, they'll need t move someone.. Eichel and Karlsson can't be moved. Roy could be an option.
How about Toronto, if Matthews confirms that he sees his future elswhere in a US market, they could potentially do a three way trade to get assets like Hutson and Evans (who as a low cap hit for a center), add on to the trade and get the big name Center they need like Matthews.
Maybe even go to VAN and do the same deal but for Petterson (If he agree to lift the NMC clause to play with Gaudreau)..
THere are possibilities out there ..
They still have Jenner, Roslovic, Kuraly, and Sillinger on the books. Sillinger can be dropped back for further development and bring in a big name for Gaudreau and Laine. THey are currently sitting at 18 players with a bit under 17M$ to spare. So if they can either go UFA or trade for a player from a team desperate to move cap or get something in return for a soon to be lost cause, could be worth it to trade for Hutson, Evans, Beck/Kidney and a 1st in 2025 or 2nd in 2023?
While they may need Carlsson, would they need that center to perform now or a few years down the road when Gaudreau and Laine may lose some of their shine??