Send Zaitsev to Belleville (like Del Zotto last season)
Then make the deal
Re-assess in the off-season. Either dump him (if cheaper) or just buy him out
The BUYOUT COST is $1,666,667, spread over 2 years too. Very cheap.
$2,833,334 in cap hit for the 1st season, $833,334 for the 2nd year.
https://www.capfriendly.com/buyout-calculator/nikita-zaitsev
Quoting: SMH
You ain't getting him for that, so don't waste your time
1st + 2nd + 2nd + 3rd is not enough?
Zaitsev is of no incidence for the Hawks, they would save $ on this swap and Zaitsev would actually help with the tank.