Hawks probably accept with one revision. No retention on Lafferty. But retain $1.25m on McCabe instead. Cap hit works out the same but Hawks retain their 3rd retention slot to use in another deal.

TBH can't see the Oilers doing this, but it's a bold idea!

I would do it if we could change the 2024 first round pick for either Xavier Bourgault or Reid Shaeffer. We shouldnt flush out all of our picks just in case.

I would think the prospects would be more important for EDM since they are up against the cap and are going to need affordable talent coming through the pipeline as soon as possible. But, I think either way works.

Could also set it up to have third party retention on Toews, that way EDM would have a little more cap space and maybe even save themselves a bit on the overall cost of the trade.

I've been against taking on cap dumps like Puljujarvi and Foegele, but there's plenty of value in the four high picks coming back to take them on.

Foegele could be a body that would be needed anyway next season. Obtaining Barrie for a year at RD would possibly allow Murphy to be traded for some futures. Then Barrie could be flipped at next year's deadline. Pulju is an interesting case. There's always a chance he'll like the change of atmosphere and play well here. Davidson would have to decide to keep him or let him walk. If he's signed to a one year contract and plays well, he'll be another trade candidadte at the 2024 TDL.