I know Flames fans won't like Wolf being moves but the truth is that with Markstrom as your #1 there isn't a chance for Wolf to grow. Management has to view him a trade chip and not a part of a winning team in the next 3-5 years.

Value here is based on the Keith trade. Whether Calgary wins the cup this year or not they have a lot to do in the summer and have a clear hole at 2LD.

Some will disagree with the value but we've seen over and over again how much GMs pay for veteran Ds especially those who are viewed as leaders and physical which Muzzin is. He is also a cup winner and bring all those intangibles GMs value.

Reason he is leaving Toronto is simply that Sandin needs more icetime and Gio's resigning takes away the possibility of Muzzin taking a reduced role.

Also don't write off Duszak as a nobody. He is a 24 year old D who put up 52 points in 61 games in the AHL last year. Not a guaranteed NHL player but definitely has potential.

Florida's lack of defense was exposed in the playoffs. Kerfoot is they type of player they need, the price is affordable and can be recouped if they are serious about moving bennet as most rumors seem to suggest.

If he doesn't go to Florida, many other teams will take him given he is only owed $750k next year, could even end up being a move to Arizona or Ottawa to save money then flip him at the deadline to a contender. Given he has a 10 team no trade tho I think Florida is most realistic as a team he will allow a trade to.

Kerfoot has the 6th highest points among players with a $3M-$4M salary. He got 51 points averaging just 8 seconds per game of PP time, kills penalties and is an overall great utility forward.

I compare moving him to Tampa's decision to move JT Miller. You know he will just become better but you can't afford the salary anymore. Replacing him in the bottom 6 with cheaper options to all us to spend on top end players just makes sense.

Major holes on the RD for Dallas after this year. Deal makes sense for them, its a low cost for someone who just a year ago looked at home as a top 4 RD who would easily have fetched a 2nd in a trade.