Ryan Strome has struggled this year but if utilized correctly, is a impactful top 6 forward with potential. Rumors are out there that Strome is available and that the Nucks are interested.

Markstrom is expendable given Demko. Its a tough pill to swallow given he has shown such promise but offense is sorely needed.

Halak comes back to Vancouver and will likely be a back-up or be bought out. Given that the Nucks are likely giving more immediate value to NYI and also need to take Salary back with Halak, a 2rdf is added by the Isles.

NYI needs a starting goalie with potential that is consistent to be the backstop for the franchise. Hansen fills Stromes spot for NYI and is on a very favorable contract.

Timo Meier is an interesting prospect and one that would help the Canucks in there re-tooling bid.

Ward is added to balance out salaries.

The SJS need to make a playoff push just like they did last season, the assumption is Thornton and Marleau will resign which gives them likely 1 more shot to make a push. Edler gives the sharks likely the best defense in the west.

Edler - Burns
Vlasic - Martin
Braun - XXXX

Timo is behind a number of forwards (Hertl and Boedker) and hopefully is available.

Lost to expansion or traded for late picks.