There would definitely be somethings added to Drouin. Francis is too smart of a hockey guy to pass on Allen for nothing, take on what may be 5.5 mil of dead money and may end up with nothing.

Colorado would be thrilled if Landeskog would sign for 6.75 mil a year. And they'll have room to sign everyone else. Erik Johnson could use a fresh start in Seattle (see Drouin above) and Seattle seems to be taking on those players...

I also agree Drouin isn't dead money. Good middle-six player. Expectations are just too high for a part of the Mtl fanbase, craving for a frenchie superstar. People can be so damn mean and just stupid. It doesn't help his case that the guy traded for him, Sergachev, is doing very well.

Allen wouldn't be a bad pick for Seattle but I think there is many better options, as Allen is over 30 and hasn't been a starter for 3 years now. It all comes down to what ''other options'' there will be available on those teams. Hard to tell how will unfold expansion draft as teams should be cautious not to repeat mistakes from Vegas draft.

I Agree for Landeskog it would be a good price. Just a dream. Can't wait to see how it unfolds for Colorado as I'm not sur they have that much money available to sign everyone. Landeskog, Makar, Grubauer, Saad... thats a lot of good name. 26M for 6F 2D 1G... including those names... I just don't see Seattle helping without a big candy.