I just don't think Orlov and Bert come back for that money. Orlov is definitely going to want longer term and closer to 7+, could see Bert going that high too. With that being said, those are the ideal guys to move for cap space. I think Clifton is going to get overpaid somehow else (though I'd love him for this money).

I honestly don't think Orlov or Bert will come back for those$$. Would be nice though. If not Bert, what about Barbashev?

You don’t trade Hal unless Bert has committed to come back. I do wonder if 8 years, $48m is a smart deal for either side.

I also think you should assume we need a 21 man team at a minimum. I could see Carrick and DeHaan in that $1.8m slot.

Swayman is making 4m minimum and my guess is Frederic is minimum 2.3m, which likely means you’d have to add Frederic to the package above.

those 4 guys are definitely the ones that should be moved for cap space

Probably unrealistic to think Bert and Orlov return, Orlov is gonna get overpayed on a longer term deal somewhere else but Bert coming back would mean Hall has to go (or Marchand but much less likely) which a lot of Bs fans arent happy with, i personally would prefer Bert over Hall but not for anything over like 6.25

Cliftons gonna get overpayed somewhere too, hopefully its not Boston, unless he takes a chunky discount to stay, cant imagine paying near 2mill for a 3rd pairing guy