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Sodenberg's NHL career might be over. He's prime for a buyout. He's a cap dump and a huge risk at his term. Asking the max for retention is good. Landeskog I believe has always been a bit over rated so I like the retention ($1m would be enough for me).
Guentzel playing with Duchese or MacKinnon should be great. He just needs a little bit of weight and he's gold. I think Guentzel is worth more than Landeskog at this point, with the playoff he had, the contract he's on, etc. Maatta value is close to Landeskog IMO, maybe with a 3rd. Sodenberg is worth at 3rd or 4th round pick to me, even with the retention his is a contract that can hurt your team for 3 years.
Here's what I'd suggest ...
Guentzel, Maatta, and PIT 2nd (2018)
Landeskog (- $1m), JT Compher, Sodenberg (-$2.375), and COL 1st (2018)
Then make a deal for an NHL Dman ... Vegas has a few. Compher gives us a backup plan if Sodenberg is a bust, or allows Sodenberg to move to wing if Compher's play earns him a spot. Start shopping Kessel at seasons end for prospects, picks, etc.