Vegas cutting $4 million from cap, adding two younger players and a pick while opening spots for Cormier and/or Brisson.

In the scenario where Calgary unable or unwilling to sign Hanifin, Kylington returns, and Flames look to move Hanifin for some young pieces for near-term.

One NHL-ready forward in Nolan Foote, who could take Lucic spot in lineup. Has NHL size, shot, defense, etc but skating has been holding him back as future top-6 option. (Alternative could be Chase Stillman).

One NHL-ready RHD in Reilly Walsh, who plays a solid two-way game and has been analytics favorite in AHL. (alternative could be Topis Vilen)

One longer-term defensive prospect, like Daniil Orlov (defensive dman, who played in KHL at age 18, but is now signed through 2025-26 season), Artem Barabosha (physical defensive dman), Viktor Hurtig (huge RHD playing NCAA with great skating for his size, still very raw size/skills combo) or Case McCarthy (stay-at-home dman who has had success as defensive partner to offensive LHDs York, Farrance, Fensore, Hutson)

Devils acquire Hanifin as pure rental.

Prospect swap to fit each teams needs and avoid signability concerns