Opening Day

I just don't think Zaitsev would waive to be the 7D - who would he play over?

Ladd, Hickey, and Dal Colle for Zaitsev, Anisimov (50% retained), and Chlapik.



There are a few options here:

- No Greene
- Yes Greene, but Greene is 7D and Zaitsev plays with Dobson (Dobson can play left side)
- Yes Greene and Mayfield is traded either with another bad contract or to get a scorer.

He might for a Defensive system he could build his value with, A lot would have to depend on what else is in the deal. Ladd is not playing much longer, his repaired legs are not able to keep up with pace. He is one bad bump for the end of his career. He is however should his contract finish, a 3 year 6M cap hit. Zaitsec is a 4.5M for 4 years. It doesnt save the room the Isles need 1 for 1. Can Zaitsev play LD?

id do it. Chlapik and Dal Colle are in the same boat. Hickey and Anisimov also although Hickey has an extra year. But its not something im worried about. he can be Reilly replacement in a year

I would not want Dobson to play his off side. Would rather see if Zaitsev could.