Quoting: Zmach
There aren't that many goalies that will be available and it is a group that is 35 years old on average. There will be lots of expiring contracts but lots will resign and several teams will be fighting over the remaining few.
I'd like to take my chances in FA before sending a 1st for a guy who has only ever shared the crease equally. I get 35+ is suspect, but not on a 1-2 year deal, which I think they will all be getting, and could be ideal to split the crease short term next season with Koski. The following list looks perfect for that:
Long term potential:
- Andersen (could do a longer deal resembling Lehner's, but I suspect he stays in TOR)
- Binnington (same situation as above, likely to re-up in STL I think, but would be open to looking at him)
Short term potential:
- Raanta
- Grubauer
- Mrazek
- Rittich
- Ullmark
- Halak
- Bernier
Would rather try to sign any of these guys to split with Koski than do a 1st and Lagesson for one year of Korpi. List is pretty decent, should give it ago before a brash trade.
Now, a trade for Korpi in season here? Maybe. But still not for a 1st outright. Maybe swap a 1st for a 2nd/3rd within this trade structure, if Korpi is playing well.