If guys are staying on LTIR

I imagine VGK could still trade those guys for at least something. Like Dad could probably get a 2nd and McNabb a 3rd or something. I could be off but know they don't just have to throw those guys away for a AHL defender.

Dadonov's m-NTC and 5Mx2 contract limit the teams that Vegas can offer him to. If there are no takers, and that's the stumbling block to getting Eichel, I see them parting with McNabb and a 3rd to get it done.

I didn't see Irwin as an important piece, here. Just giving him a chance to stay in the NHL and compete for McNabb's old spot in Vegas.

I think if the Knights trade for Eichel there may be a trade before the Trade - either Smith or Dadnov going to a team but being retained 50% by the Sabres first

Interesting. I don't honestly know if WSH has cap space, but what do you think they would cost?

I don't know what team needs are - but I think Dadnov or Smith would be worth a 2nd for a team in Cup contention with secondary scoring needs