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I still think the Isles are going to be looking for more futures than a late 2nd if they're trading Varlamov & Parise in the same deal. Blackwood is bordering on reclamation project at this point (I like him but I don't like a .898/3.16 combo over his last 3 seasons), and Wood is an expensive pending UFA. I'd argue that Varlamov could get the 2nd on his own, and Parise at his cap hit should fetch a 3rd & a lottery ticket-type package. Jersey needs to add for that package, IMO.
On the other hand, think that's an overpay for Bjugstad (and that's another guy I like!) Arizona probably would accept the same type of package for Parise here - throw them a 3rd and an interesting project (Brian Halonen?) and I think they'll bite. Moving McLeod removes a solid depth player that's still cheap & young - even if you don't think he has a place on the team going forward you can probably flip out his RFA rights for something in June.