Freeing cap space

If Holl can get 3.4 mil in UFA so can Chatfield.

Holl will be bought out.

Perron isn't re-signing with Detroit to be a healthy scratch.

Copp isn't being traded.

Neither are Walman and NTC NMC Petry.

Pesce is possible but he probably gets 6 mil and 7 years.

Neither Yzerman or Chicago is making that trade.

Marchessault is possible but he'll likely be looking to sign with a Cup contender.

Maatta likely gets traded to make room for Edvinsson.

Your guess is as good as mine what Yzerman will do at goalie. 🤔

Isn't Wallman a good shut down D?

Also 15 million in cap will cost A LOT more than a 1st to dump

Walman plays well with Seider.

He's available in the right trade.

Like he'd be included in a trade to acquire an Ekblad for example.

I doubt that Petry comes west of the Mississippi, Walman is worth more, and the Kings have worse cap stress than the Red Wings. I don't think that this one works for either team.

1. Minnesota would want more quality back, but Gustavsson for Holl trade makes some sense. Holl is from Minnesota and Bill Guerin loves good characters guys. They need a RD and we need a goalie. Both have two-years left on the deals with similar Cap hits. There is trade potential.

2. No. Yzerman isn't doing that. Fabbri & Husso are gone after next season. There is no reason to give up such a high pick when there is still over 4M left in Cap space! Giving up a 1st to dump salary, but then spending that Cap space stupidly. Perron extra guy? Määttä's contract can be easily moves also.