Vladar isn't the answer for Ottawa. Thanks though.

Fair enough. He would be a decent tandem goalie option for them. Cheaper option.

Cheaper, yes. Forsberg is a 1B. Vladar is also a 1B. Ottawa needs a 1A or solid full time starter to move Forsy to a 2.

i like the idea that ottawa should go for vladar ..i heard 2nd sounds right but also ottawa is lackin picks not sure what they will acquire when cat moves...i would suggest possible 2 prospects for vladar would u be happy with like a zack O lassi thomson straight up for vladar/

1b option if they sign or trade for a goalie and move forsberg

Calgary does that for sure. Ottawa shouldn't though.

So you're saying a replacement for Forsberg? Unless he can't get back to his level pre-injury, I see no reason to move on from Forsberg

Rangers pass. They’re pretty much set at defense and they wouldn’t upgrade at the expense of Laffy

Not worth it for Edmonton. Ceci is their best defensive RD and they have the best center depth in the league already. Ceci for Backlund (50%) wouldn't make sense for them, let alone adding Yamamoto and the 1st.

Ceci + Yamamoto for FC should work

Not a chance. Ceci has the hardest job in the league, you can't replace that for less than he makes now.

Being a whipping boy pylon for 3.25m a year is a rough go

I would wanna switch Lyubushkin with jokiharju. There's some Sabres fans who would likely object, and the Sabres front office likely objects, but the build looks much better with tanev pairing with power and Lyubushkin playing a physical defensive role on the third pair. So there it is, I'd sign up to give the better player because I prefer a different build.

Fair enough. Calgary likely accepts that also.

I really liked what Lyu brought when he was on the Leafs also. Tanev is a clear upgrade though.

I agree with '89. Joker unfortunately is the on who doesnt fit. If i could get tanev for him i'd make the deal but im not doing 'bushkin and our 2nd for Tanev. Tanev is an upgrade but i think bushkin's about to have his best year yet.

NYR aren’t trading laffy for a rental

You just gave them a late 1st and a 2nd when they were asking for a 2nd minus a 6th lol

Ottawa values Ostapchuk very highly by the way. I don't think they would trade him for a late 1st round pick

How much do you make? I'd do a lot of things for $3.25M annually.

I earn my paycheck. he doesn't earn even my paycheck.