Making some moves

Équipe: 2023-24 Blue Jackets de Columbus

Date de création initiale: 17 juill. 2023

Publié: 24 juill. 2023

Mode - plafond salarial: Basique

Based on some cap situations this could be a viable solution to both the Jackets and the Bruins issues. The Bruins have two arb cases pending. Swayman is likely going to command 2 mil at least and Frederic likely 1.5 mil. The cap doesn’t work out. Plus, Boston also doesn’t have depth in their forward corps due to cap issues. This is where the CBJ can help. They could use both those players and in turn could take some cap from them while providing some low cost depth that would not screw their cap long term.

Boston gets Tarasov to back up Ullmark. This move gives them a young talented player who if he can stay healthy could provide Ullmark the relief he needs while Tarasov can develop with sheltered minutes. Foudy and Robinson provide depth in the bottom 6 for a very cheap price. Neither are signed long term and could be long term players if they find a place in Boston. Boston also gets Bean who is younger than Forbot and is going to be cheaper in this scenario.

CBJ condense their forward groups and get a goaltender in Swayman who could compete with Elvis for that #1 spot. Frederic would provide size and a decent skill set to 4th line that looks to be very physical. Neither would be signed long term allowing the Jackets to have cap flexibility next summer but could be options for this team in the future if they work out. Forbot would provide some vet leadership on the backend and is also a one year contract that doesn’t handcuff the Jackets long term.