I think I like the idea of a Barrie-Hoffman swap more as a summertime move than a deadline move, but I'm not apt for Holland to rush out and make this exact trade.

I'd prefer Barrie-for-picks if our salary situation is in the dumps after a Puljujarvi (and Yamamoto?) extension but it wouldn't ruin my day to see this be one of the deals he makes.

Before trade for a crap RD, lets see if the Habs draft Nemec, its definitly a possiblity

Whether Nemec is the Habs pick or not, he's most likely not playing in 2022-23. Barrie is the perfect stopgap for Mailloux/Nemec (in this scenario).

Oilers accept.

Well done

Hornqvist will be a nice UFA to go after, not sure about trading for him tho

Florida can't afford it without sending some cap back

so they'd probably just do lehky for sourdif, or the late 1st

Pretty bad trade for florida lol
We don't gain any money and just give up a pick and great prospect for two guys that aren't that great
Not to mention losing leadership

I don't think it's that far-fetched. You don't shed cap directly via the trade, but you get top 9 players for the price of 1. But you probably know best. I don't follow the Panthers much

The Oilers will trade Barrie in the offseason/TDL but it won't be for a player, it's a cap dump and we can only take a pick back.