The Lind for Graves deal is interesting as they seem the most likely Seattle selections for each, would the idea here be for Van to switch from 441 to 731

That seems compelling for them given everything

But then Appleton being added... hmm... idk

just bc avs wont protect him doesnt mean they will trade him

They arent trading him out of Fear of the XD

Not sure how many times we can all say this now, it's even getting kind of boring finding alternative ways now.

Idk about Foote exposed my tb ideal would be 441

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If they (likely) take Palat it's not the worst

Or just go 7 3 1 and let cernak go instead of OP

Either way keep Foote who's so valuable on all levels

I like your thinking, I dont think that COL will give up graves for that little, I think that if they were to take anything there would have to be a later pick or lesser value asset to compensate. I am not sold on McGinn at 3 1/4. I see him as a bit more depth and could stomach him for something around 2.5. Otherwise I like your thinking.

Just seems a little "chest thump" -y over pragmatic

Idk

If I were Colorado I'd try and work some deals to trim down to the perfect expansion roster as they'll be even selling high on so many of their fringe assets

No from Winnipeg.

Ya my thinking was that the Canucks would go 731 and protect Petterson, Boeser, Miller, Horvat, Appleton, Motte and Pearson. And Juolevi, Foote, Graves and then Demko.
I also wasn't too sure who Tampa will protect or what protection strategy they go. I was assuming they go 731 and protect Herdman Sergachev and Cernak

Ya I agree Graves will cost more than that. 3 1/4 is probably too much for McGinn, I was thinking they could go for other UFAs at a similar price insteadof him.

I think he would be able to fetch 2.5 but he could get that from somewhere close to home for him or somewhere with lower tax rates.

It's really not 'chest thumpy' it's simple pragmatism.