Yzerman isn't retaining on Vrana. He'd sooner buy him out.

You're looking at 1.416 for 23-24 and 1.9 mil for 24-25 on a Vrana buyout, Not to mention that you're probably not gonna be uptight to the cap next year. I'm pretty sure, Yzerman would rather retain a portion for one less year of dead cap. I'd probably have to add more than just a neutral value player (JP) but I think Yzerman would be willing to retain in a vrana deal.

Nope

Sharks accept. Knowing Grier he'll retain 50% and acquire an 12th/13th man depth level forward who has grit and "upside" along with a prospect who'll never make it to the NHL, so you can keep the 3rd.

I would say that's pretty fair value for Tippett and something that he could be traded for.

You think you’re going to get what you consider a 2nd line winger 50% retained for just a cap dump? Honestly?

Then places Vrana at 2LW. 🤭

Detroit have no reason whatsoever to do this.

We don't need the cap and Puljujärvi can be had for nothing since you're not going to qualify him.

A ginger for a ginger? You got yourself a got damn deal.

Depends how bad he wants vrana gone

That is a massive price But Ken needs to call Julien Brisebois and grow a pair. He hasnt traded a 1st since he got there. The time to go IN is NOW!
I like Tippett a lot. I'd probably do it as well because the Oilers have enough in the pipeline with Holloway and Bourgault ELCs in the next few years.

I'd be more comfortable with a 2023 1st and Schaefer or protection on the 2024 1st rnd pick

Extra years on Ceci likely make that a no-go for Washington.

Oilers throw in Holloway and bourgault to wings trade

Not too far off for Jensen but I think they could get some combo of a better pick than a 24 second or a better prospect than Savoie

Vrana passed waivers. That’s not happening.

You obviously don't know the whole story like everyone else on this site, so congrats. You aren't getting him for free or retained by sending back a guy who shouldn't even be in the nhl. Give something of consequence, or you don't get him, especially retained