Goalie Option

Gotta think a Thompson/Broissoit tandem get a long look before Vegas goes crazy on a pending UFA. It's not a bad idea, because I don't trust either of those guys, but Thompson was solid last year (small sample size), and I *think* he'd have to go through waivers if he didn't make the team.

Isles are not in a position to retain, and it should not be necessary with Lehner going on LTIR (identical cap hit to Varly). That bring said it doesn't sound like Lou wants to trade Varlamov whether we want him to or not

I think for a first and a third NYI would be able to retain a million. Isles can’t afford to retain more or I would be willing to retain fifty percent

Value is good but i think isles will be looking for a piece to help them this season if they are trading varly

I know this sounds silly, but Isles can't retain although I'd take Brossoit back so we have a backup. I think Lou doesn't want to lose the option of a legit NHL goalie behind Sorokin, but Brossoit is at least a decent backup so that could make all the difference.