Greenway for Stephenson

Interesting idea. With the way Stephenson is playing Vegas probably says no, but overall it's a pretty even deal.

We’d probably have to retain half on Greenway to get the cap differential big enough to make it worthwhile for VGK. Even then it’s hard to see VGK moving a guy at such a low cap hit.

I like the idea and the fit for the Wild tho.

Stone and Patches will both be long back by the deadline and Eichel will just be coming into the lineup around the mid-February mark. Obviously they'll try and move Smith and/or Dadanov first, but depending on whether Nolan Patrick is back before then, Stephenson could be available if Patrick is. It also opens up a little more cap space for them to breath a little easier too.

Don't forget, this is the same team that fielded 10 forwards a couple times last year because they didn't have any cap space.

Greenway makes $650k less than Stephenson. Vegas gaines cap space here. And every bit is crucial.

Besides, one or both of Smith and/or Dadanov will be moved at the deadline to make room for Eichel. Once he comes back.

All good points. I think I prefer this deal to Dylan Strome since Stephenson is a really good skater. I think it could work for both sides. Vegas has also gained quite a reputation for moving established players so maybe they would be willing to do this for the cap relief and the fact Eichel would move Stephenson down the lineup once he's healthy.