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Landy had been playing hurt for two seasons BEFORE missing two more seasons. He looked very weak skating recently. If he does come back, I can't see how he'd be effective over a full 82 game season. I think he just retires, but the Avs could always stash him on LTIR all season in hopes he builds up enough strength for one last playoff run. I could also see him start on LTIR & then activate halfway thru & the Avs would trade one of: Manson, Colton, or Girard.
CMac will likely round out this roster with three league minimim deals in: Malinski, Behrens, & Kovalenko, instead of Walker, Stetcher & Drouin. Therefore I don't see them having to move out more than one guy to fit Captain.
As for an Ullmark trade, value comp is a 1st & possibly one minor asset (Foudy, etc). They got Kuemper for a 1st straight up. They probably wouldn't need retention, given the cheap contracts mentioned above. Boston could certainly take Georgiev & Manson, or they could be sent elsewhere. Ritchie is their #1 prospect & has far exceeded expectations, so he wouldn't be included for a pure rental. Swap Ritchie with a 1st, remove retention, & that's a good fit for both teams IMO.