Maybe get OTT to retain like 225K on gaborik

He's on LTIR. There is no point.

interesting concept.

for one year i doubt you have to retain half.

retain 2.5

Nah. No point for Canes. Hank ain't an upgrade over Mrazek and Reimer anymore.

I disagree. Mrazek and Reimer aren't winning you a cup and hank in front of that defense with the chance at a cup is a recipe for something special.

Not a chance. I don't see Hank being any better option, and statistically both Mrazek and Reimr have been better.

If he was better than the two, then NYR would keep him. He's a 1B goalie or a clear cut 2nd G.

Hank will not be a starter in a cup winning team. His time is over in that regard.

I thought you were gonna give a first for Carolina to take him. Carolina stays far away from this deal.

Isnt Gaborik payed by insurance? Not sure why Ottawa does this.

Yeah. I think Hank might be a tiny upgrade just because of his playoff experience. He could also regress next year though. The only trade I could see moving him would be him half retained for Mrazek.