That BUF trade though...

I think he has the draft picks going the wrong way in the Buf and Arz trades. Cap dumps cost a 1st. See Toronto/Marleau trade...

Canes match that, especially to a divisional foe. Don’t let the rumors that the Canes are ‘cheap’ fool you.

Canes match ez

Buchnevich is no cap dump and a legit top 6 skilled fwd. Namestnikov is a solid 3rd line fwd can play both wings and C (albeit about $1M overpaid but with little term left). Only reason why it is ONLY a first coming back to NYR is Namestnikov salary.

BUF probably parts with a 2021 1st for Vesey as I'm sure they expecting that pick to be lower in the round than where they are today which means it is at least a 5yr future. the 2020 2nd rder might've been a stretch

I don't know about that. Not sure they walk away from four 1st round picks as they are apparently pretty far off from Aho's ask on price and term. A 5 yr offer sheet that looks like Matthews contract in structure at $11.25M would be really tough for the Canes

It's not a rumor that they are cheap, it's a historical fact. Always been a cap floor team that loses money.

Or Buffalo just plays Connor Sheary and keeps their draft picks.

If Buf and Arz pass you lose out on either Aho or Panarin. Cap dumps...

I understand perspectives are developed by past experience, and this is a fair comment. However, I think you might want to consider your assumptions might not translate to our new owner. You might want to take a look at the investments being made, and allow for a full offseason before you close your mind.

Bottom line - this is your post, so you get to make the rules. Just know that the Rangers won’t have Aho.

How closely do you follow NYR? There is plenty of interest in all of the players moved into a trade in the proposal. They can all move, the question is only the return and to which team. Yotes and Sabres only chosen based on stated need and rumors. Could be another team. Since I haven't included any skaters or top prospects coming back any any trade, don't think the return here is crazy.
If continuing to play Connor Sheary and not adding more scoring depth was an option for BUF, they wouldn't be shopping Ristolainen etc. BUF has loved Vesey for a while. Sent a 3rd to Preds for his negotiating rights out of college and apparently have been in dialogue with NYR on Vesey leading into draft.

This isn't a cap dump scenario as all but Namestnikov have value contracts (including Vesey). And really, Namestnikov is only overpaid by about $1MM with 1 yr left. That's not a tough pill to swallow. The only time sweeteners are included is if the contract doesn't match the player's value. Maybe there is some retention in the ARI scenario, but it wouldn't be much (perhaps $500K)

Ha, you could certainly be right. This roster is just a scenario after all, not a prediction. Simply trying to illustrate a way in which it could happen.

No one player is worth an offer sheet and giving up 4 first rounders to me..and there is no way we are getting a first round pick for Vesey..no less a first and a second...he’s worth one third round pick at best

Not saying Aho's worth it. This is just a picture of what a roster might look like and how NYR could possible get there. No handicapping the chance it happens. Inre Vesey, I agree with you. He's not worth it and the reurn in this scenario is probably too high. That said, I'm sure he would fetch the equivalent of a mid 2nd. I wouldn't pay that if I were on the other side, but someone probably does