As a Winnipeg fan, I can't see us throwing in Stanley for a cap dump situation. I definitely see where you're coming from, but when Myers contract expires, I see Stanley as the replacement. Maybe it's just because they're the same size haha, but I don't think Winnipeg would part with him in this deal. Cap issue aren't going to be affecting the Jets next year as much as they will the year after. Which is when Mason's contract ends so I don't see a huge need to get rid of his contract. I like the thought behind it, just my opinion!

Interesting take, and only a few million over the Yotes internal budget.

Problem is this roster is based on a very weak set of premises. By all accounts, it sounds like Raanta, OEL, and Richardson are set to re-sign. Hjalmarsson will probably not be re-signed this off-season, but - depending on his play and the outcome of free agency and the draft - I wouldn't be surprised to see him re-sign at some point during next season either. He was excellent when healthy and their record with him vs without him attests to that fact.

OEL 8 X $8M with full NMC
Raanta 4 X $4.25M
Richardson 1 X $1.75M
Domi is harder to peg, because he struggled to start the year, had an awful shooting percent, and only scored like 3 goals all year long (the other 5 were EN). I'm guessing either a short "show me" bridge, or a longer 3 or 4 X $3.25M.

If they "need to solidify their right wing", I think Svechnikov through the draft, Merkley through the prospect pool, or someone like Vanek or Bozak through free agency is the way it will be addressed.

The Sabres are the wrong team to send OEL to. Sabres have little chance of signing him. If OEL won't sign with Arizona, the Sabres have little chance too.

You make an excellent case for the value of that Hjalmarsson trade, but it's completely undermined by the fact that we're pretty well set as is. If we feel the need for a shutdown LHD, we'll resign Cole - who's younger, shown excellent chemistry with Savard already, and won't cost us Abramov.

I hear where your coming from, but for a team that is in "win now" mode, $4.1 million could be so much better used than on a back up goaltender - say like knowing you can given some term to a guy like Statsny without worrying about cap.

Stanley isn't exactly bluechip (he's good for sure, but not a game changer). And..... obviously the Jets can draft. They'll find another Stanley.

I dunno there Pal Hal.......

I like what Botterill is doing. The core of that team long term looks better the Arizona. Eichel, Nylander, MIddlestadt, Ristotlainen, etc.

If am on in for the long term, I'd say the Sabres have the money and a good chance......

Appreciate the feedback.

Moving OEL was something I was struggling with. But having done it, I think the team is better balanced up front. Issue being of course, is can I convince Carlsson to sign? Kinda the whole crux of it. Failure to do so, the deal is an unmitigated disaster.

Your right. Just think Hjalmarsson is a pretty big upgrade on Cole.

Not to mention 3 Cups........

Maybe, but existing chemistry counts for a lot. And Cole has two, and they're more recent.