Offseason

Calgary would probably say yes to the deal, knowing the cap hell they're in for the next two years

Would Hanifin, though? He does have that NTC. Personally, I hate that deal for Columbus; I kinda feel like Peeke plus what amounts to two first-round picks (assuming CBJ don't rocket up the standings next year) is an overpay for Hanifin, even as good as he is. And I know Philly isn't trading for Roslovic, not while Torts is the coach there.

I don’t think Hayes is a good fit. We are a younger team and we should only be giving out assets for proven players.

he's been a 50 point #2 center for the better part of the last decade. he's proven. and he won't have a significant asset cost.

He has significant injury issues and has not once made it to 50 points in a season. He is also 30 years old and more likely to regress. The Jackets do not need this type of play on the roster.