Add cheeseburger Phil and I like it.

You’ll have to pay to get rid of Bailey. Pageau is older, more overpaid, and has less value than Girard, that trade not happening. The Canucks would want slightly more for JT

Detroit isn't going to be a bottom of the league team next year, so doubt they take on those 2 plebs for a 2nd.

Colorado probably not interested in that trade. I feel like they'd rather try to bring Kadri back or cheaper UFA options like Stastny.

People in the tread undervaluing Bailey. IK if isles want to bring in Kadri they have to move a bigger contract but this guy isn't a cap dump (44 points last year). Very good middle 6 forward and proven playoff player as well. His contract expires in 2 years, not a crazy commitment. If anything he is moved for a later round pick to bring in Kadri.

VAN decline.

Nobody is undervaluing Bailey, it's just the state of the league. Everyone knows Isles are against the cap, even to move a good player, you will not get the return you think because Isles have no leverage (look at what Columbus had to do with BJORKSTRAND). On top of that, most teams accepting cap are not trying to get better. In this example, ARI are a team looking to tank. They are not looking at the trade to get better, they are taking the trade because they have what is most valuable: cap space.

right bjorkstrand was traded for 3rd and 4th. I agree some teams may not be "looking to get better" but they also need enough NHL contracts for the season and a competitive team for fans, revenue, developing players, franchise culture. Bailey would be great for both developing teams and contenders honestly. Every team except ARI that's "looking to tank" has spent money on NHL caliber free agents this offseason.