What Nill probably does

IF this deal is presented and IF San Jose is willing to eat $3M+ on his contract, I'd take the deal.

I'm willing to take a $5M risk on Burns given his track record, if it's not going to cost Johnston, Bourque, or Stankoven

Yup, my thoughts exactly.

Add in Harley to that list too (if you still consider him a prospect). Dellandrea would be the furthest prospect I’d give up for that caliber of player, or for any upgrade. The other 3 are detrimental to this teams future, they cannot afford to lose them.

Only thing I’d do differently is get rid of Suter and get a guy like Bear or Montour, but we all know Nill won’t do that.

What's your take on Dellandrea? @EsoYeezus69 as well?

Good prospect, developed well both ways of the game, but with other prospects like Bourque, Stankoven and Johnston, he can be expendable.

He probably maxes out as a 2nd line winger/3rd line center. His style of game his more or less two way.

don't think San Jose would retain 3 mil for this return. Definitely 2, maybe 2.5.