Devils may need to make a net move before it's too late. Driedger isn't world-beating, but he's a serviceable option who would be available for not a lot and doesn't hold any commitment long term if it doesn't work.
Trade wouldn't go down until after Winter Classic, just in case anything happens to Grubauer/Daccord before that.
That timing also reduces daily cap hit such that Seattle wouldn't need to retain any salary to get it done.
Given the cap relief this would give the Kraken it may be less than a 3rd round pick, but I think there'll be a couple teams sniffing around Driedger which may cause the value to hold up.

Pass on giving up a 3rd for an AHL goalie making 3.5 mill

Akira Schmid saved 37/38 last night.