Jackets reject. Only on the premise that he is a winger now and not a center.

I would lose my mind if this is all it takes to get Nick Schmaltz. He'd fit remarkably well with Laine.

Didn’t say the value isn’t great but Schmaltz is much better as a winger. We just don’t need wingers.

Van accepts. Kassian could even be flipped again at the deadline to a playoff team in need of a pugilist.

If we do acquire a wing, though, he’d be a fantastic add. It also gives RW flexibility when Laine inevitably gets hurt again (or if they do move KJ to center and Laine goes back to LW). He’s an upgrade on Roslovic, and moving Peeke out relieves the logjam at RD. I like this.

I want Vejmelka more, though.