I'd be interested to see if that's possible (probably a no from OTT), but the only problem is that it leaves Pittsburgh with nothing in net next year with a weak UFA goalie class.

Also Chychrun would not be third pair lol

Ottawa can only trade for a goalie if the team takes Korpisalo back.

There's about a zero percent chance Ottawa is interest in adding a 5x$5.375 goalie, unless they're sending out their 5x$4 goalie.

Cause there is no chance they're going to have both around.

Pit could add some smaller pieces if needed, but yes, it does leave that hole. If Ned can keep playing great, and Blomqvist shows he is NHL ready, it shouldn't be a major issue.

My thinking behind Chychrun being on the third pair is this: If Joseph and Letang keep playing well, they could have three strong pairings that they could roll throughout the game, which would cut down a little bit of Letang and Karlsson's minutes, which could make them more effective in the final push for a spot and in the make it to the playoff, it could allow them to be more effective then.

That's understandable. Im not sure PIT would want to take him back, but maybe they could find a third team with cap space willing to take him.

Jarry probably blocks this with his NTC.

Possibly. Or he might waive it. It's just an idea that I had that could work out for both teams

Listen Ned has had a nice year, but I'm not ready to crown him a true starter and then roll a young guy in Blomqvist into next season.

And i'm sorry, but you're just not trading for Chychrun and playing him on the third pair, POJ goes to the third lol