3.1M in cap savings still doesn't feel like it warrants a 1st rounder in my opinion. Even if added Turris, that's still only 4.7M. Marleau was making 6M and was traded for a 1st, I'd want at least the same. If we can clear another 2M or so, that would be Tatar money no?

Yeah but the Marleau trade didn't bring back a near similar quality player along with cap reduction. Again, near similar - Koski showing better reg seasons, Korpi better postseason overall. But still getting a serviceable player as opposed to the Marleau deal. IMO Tatar is now not that necessary with the added depth upfront already. A better 3LD is more important to allow the pairings to be fluid depending on performance.