Edited Oct. 29, 2023 at 11:38 p.m.
Calgary doesn’t have a player with a contract situation where Boston is going to trade Poitras for. Like Coronato and his shot, but I believe that Poitras has displayed more between the two. I’d rather have Coronato than Lysell, but I’m also of the opinion that he’s being discussed as if he’s shown more than he has.
The combination of salary and displayed talent makes Poitras someone they aren’t going to trade. I don’t see why Calgary would trade Coronato honestly for the same reasons. Be happy you have a good young player and try to build around them
Boston should not HAVE any interest in Hanifan. Would prefer the Bruins not engage in that trade and allocate their money to their forwards. I’m comfortable Lohrei will translate to a top 4 D man. I’d rather have the cap money that he’ll sign for next year than Hanifan. No interest in him unless I could flip him.
Dube is not really a massive upgrade to me. Usable, but not someone I’d pay a ton for and he likely gets paid a decent salary from here on out. He’s positive salary filler to me. Hes basically your equivalent of Grzelcyk. He can provide stability, but people will always wonder if he’s replacable.
Boston likely covets Lindholm for the right price. DeBrusk, Lysell, Merkulov, and a #1. If you can find a better package, go ahead and do it. To, that’s pretty close to the Horvat package and with retention, I think DeBrusk nets a first rounder for you if you choose not to sign him. .