Pinto is one of our only forwards who actually play a complete 200 foot game. Coaches trust him defensively to play against the opposing teams best lines, and he's already been playing on the top line with Brady and Batherson. Norris being out sucks, but Pinto has propelled himself as our 2C of the future regardless if Norris is back or not. Outside of Timmy, Brady and Sanderson I'd pretty confidently say Pinto is our 4th most valuable player therefore being untouchable.

If Hronek is dead set on making 8M+ like some reports have said then I think there’s a decent chance the Canucks move him. But if he’s willing to take a deal anywhere from 7-7.75M (essentially less than what Hughes is making) I think we’ll re-sign him

Counter point would be you've got less than 12 mil next season and have 6 spots to fill, including a top 6 LW. Pinto might become a luxury that can't be afforded.

Or you could bail out from under Chychrun but then you've got another hole to fill, and a big part of Chychruns value was his team friendly deal.

They have three legit top 4 LDs. I'm assuming one of Chabot or Chych will be moved.

Canucks are in a weird spot with Hronek. He's been great for us and has shown amazing chemistry with Hughes, and I think the Canucks should do everything they can to keep him. He fills a major hole on the right side of the top 4 that we've had for years, and has played his role to perfection. On the other hand, if the rumours of his wanting $8M+ are true and he's not willing to budge, I simply don't think the Canucks can afford to keep him with the cap crunch they are going to be under this offseason. With a ton of important UFA's due for raises (Lindholm, Blueger, Joshua, Lafferty, Zadorov), they're going to struggle to keep everyone together as is, and if Hronek wants $8M plus they'd probably have to look at moving him and brining in a different top 4 RHD to keep a more competitive team all around (Example: Canucks could put $8M towards Hronek and maybe only have $1M left for Joshua and have to let him walk, or they could move Hronek and look at someone like Montour or Pesce for $7M, leaving them with $2M which could be enough to keep Joshua around as well). Personally, I think the Canucks will be able to talk Hronek down and get something worked out in the end (my prediction is $7.25M x 7). People were talking about Pettersson as an absolute at $12.5M+, and he's making $1M less then that. I think there will definitely be rumours about Hronek that heat up in the offseason like Petey at the deadline, possibly as a tactic to try and bring his price down. Right now I'd be pretty surprised if he ended up being dealt this offseason, but I also do think it is a possibility that shouldn't be ruled out if negotiations don't go as planned.

Okay good question, long post I'm sorry I'm bored.

Current team
Brady - Stutzle - Batherson
Norris - xxx - Giroux
Joseph - Greig - xxx
xxx - Kastelic- xxx

Sanderson - Zub
Chabot - xxx
xxx -xxx

Korpisalo
Forsberg

MacEwen scratched / JBD scratched.

That current roster is 70M out of 87M so we have 17M$ to fill spots.

Okay let's assume Norris is healthy and can start the season, Chych is traded and Pinto isn't signed yet. Offense would need a 2C (Norris is on the left wing here) a 3rd line RW, 4th line RW and 4th line LW. Defense would need 2 RD. We have Tyler Kleven ready to come up and replace Chych once he's traded so that alone saves us 3.5M$ (Assuming no salaries return, and no trade has happened so let's assume its for picks) that leaves us with 17M$ to extend Pinto, find 2 4th liners and 1 3rd line winger + 2RDs.

Personally I would call Arizona and pry Bjugstad out of there some how to fill 3rd line slot for 2.1M$. Drops us down to 15M$. (Can even call Detroit for Berggren for a cheaper option)

Let's assume Pinto gets a bridge of 4x2 which now drops us to 11M$ and only 3 spots open. Parker Kelly re-signs for 900K and Brannstrom re-signs to play RD with Kleven for 2M$ now we're at 8M$. Let's say they splurge on Demelo because they REALLY want him back with Chabot for 5.5M$ we have 2-2.5M$ to find a 4th line winger which I think is very doable and we didn't even have to buy out Korpi yet or spend picks to drop Forsberg. So in total there is no reason Pinto won't be an Ottawa Senator next season, we have the room no matter what to bring him back.

End result team

Brady - Stutzle - Batherson
Norris - Pinto - Giroux
Joseph - Greig - Bjugstad
Kelly- Kastelic- xxx

Sanderson - Zub
Chabot - Demelo
Kleven - Brannstrom

Korpi
Forsy

MacEwen
JBD

There’s plenty of cap space. Chychrun will be moved

I mean you said it yourself the Wings have the cap to sign Raymond and do. Could it drag on because Yzerman grinds players to death sure but it gets done.

if the Sens find themselves in desperate need of cap space, there are SO many other things they can do instead of trading Pinto

I noticed you missed the most rumored player out there

Trevor Zegras...

Necas could be moved to make room for Guentzel, although they can still afford the two of them with a weaker blue line. I still have my doubts that Guentzel will end up signing in Carolina - Tulsky et al have a valuation and max term they are going to offer, and Guentzel can get more on the open market, particularly in terms of contract length.

Jarvis is an arbitration ineligible RFA, so his contract will be dependent on what other signings/moves are made. If need be he can get a bridge deal at a lower AAV, but I can almost guarantee he won't be moved.

Your Rangers take is completely off….

Lindgren is currently on a 3x$3m contract and he’s definitely played over that value. This year he struggled but he’s returning back to form. The only reason the rangers trade him is if his next contract is too much

Also, next year only Kakko, Lindgren and Schneider have to be paid. And the Rangers “have a lot of holes on the roster” based on what? Lol I guess they won the presidents trophy on pure luck

You might want to look at Boston’s available cap room before saying Swayman might outpace his teams payroll. Chances of that coming to fruition probably doesn’t even hit 1%. Probably doesn’t hit 0.1%.

Lindgren is a heart and soul player for the Rangers and also best friends with Fox. He has already said how much he wants to stay in NYC so he isn't going anywhere and I'm sure he will work out a good deal for himself and the team with Drury. Probably $4.5/year range for 5 years or so.

Heh. That is a rather optimistic scenario there.

Youre as bad as leads fans were pointing out they had $30 million, they could totally resign Nylander. Yeah, they had $30 million left, but only half a roster signed.

Boston has some significant holes on theirs too with the 21 million they have.

For what, calling your point out as not well thought out?

They’ll prioritize Swayman just like Toronto prioritized Nylander. They can fill the roster out responsibly and fairly easily. They may have to have some minimum players in there like every other team.

In your opinion, but I would guess I know more about the Rangers and their players than you do. Let's look back at this when he signs a new deal.

I was referring to the contract terms. Suppose I could have made that clearer. My bad.

Agree. Fans of teams probably know more about their long term contract health than other fans, though my guess is the knowledge of what it will take to sign a player is probably equally shallow

Teams carry 22 rosters and can fill secondary voids with minimum players whether they are at their AHL level as vets or prospects.

I generally assume if you have 7 slots to fill, 4 of them will be close to minimum salaries. Then it’s trying to figure out and balance the rest. I don’t know NY’s long term cap position, but assume they will prioritize Lindhren.

Carolina, on the other hand, looks like they are going to have to prioritize and will likely lose some players. They seem to be planning for it well though

I know that, and I think they are reasonable and what he will sign at to stay in NYC.

Hmm. Obviously don't know enough about his personal thoughts to judge with full context, but it seems a bit optimistic, especially if they make a deep run this time.

When Drury got the GM job, the first player he re-signed almost immediately was Lindgren because he is the type of player Drury prioritizes. Hard nose, hard working, heart and soul player. Plus Lindgren loves playing in NYC and he and Fox are best friends, so I am sure he will give the Rangers a better deal than he would any other team. That's not to say he will sign way cheap just to stay in NYC, but I doubt Drury will try to low ball him either.

I think Lindy will sign for a little less to stay in NYC, with his best friend Fox and on a team that has realistic cup hopes for the near future.

That may well be. Of course, he also doesn't have full say if they go clearing cap.