Chicago already has 4 goalies under contract, only chance we trade for a goalie is to gain assets not to give them away.

Forward core is very good here, only issue is the D. It needs big changes, it was awful last year

Oh, I only saw Mrazek at the NHL level, figured a low cost back up option with one year left would make sense for them.

I agree that the D needs changes, but didn't want to go too off the wall with the adjustments. I actually think this forward group is realistic and hope these are the types of guys they bring in.

I think POJ can put a decent campaign together, if not I think he could be interchangeable with Ty Smith. Both players haven't really reached their breakout season with both having played less than 150 games.

I believe the best move is to trade Petry, but there are some barriers there. A NMC combined with an upside down contract really limit the market. If they combined him with an asset, I'd like to see him swapped for a left shot D at lower cost and term, that would give them flexibility to shop either Smith or POJ.

If they went that route, I think it'd be valuable for them to sign a depth RD, like Schenn, but it's really hard to say how things will shape up.

What do you think they should do on D?

Yeah forward group is good here, no doubt. I think we need a puck moving D that helps with the transition game as a partner for Letang or the 2nd pair. Plus a grittier D for the 3rd pair, like Schenn. For the top 4, preferably someone younger than can be traded for a good return once the rebuild starts. Hanfin is one that comes to mind. It's tough because that market is so limited and it's tough to find elite D. Chris Tanev maybe could be an option, but wouldn't be ideal just because he'd not have value once rebuild starts. Will be interesting to see who comes available, but if I'm trading the 1st it's for a D and preferably the 2024 1st. It's annoying cause Chychrun would've been perfect for us.

You are correct that you can't bury Carter - but you have the space to keep him so no biggie. I'd be surprised if Pacioretty comes that cheap even with the injuries, but still might be able to squeeze him in even with a raise.

I'm in the minority on this site in thinking that defense is perfectly fine haha. Overall a solid squad

Soderblom is the backup/1B option in goal. So you'll have to find another team.

Yea, is there any way Carter's contract can come off the books? It still counts if he retires right?

I've seen Pacioretty projected at less than 2 million on a few different platforms, but I agree, I think he would command more, even with the injury history.

I also agree the the defense isn't in complete shambles, but I think one move might help. They need to add size with some edge. If Petry could dial his game to be more responsible but also more aggressive I think that would benefit the group a lot.

Pretty sure the only way is if he waives his NMC and they trade him. Correct, still counts if he retires. Although maybe if he retires he can waive and then just trade his contract? Not sure if that works, but pretty sure it would.

Yeah who really knows - all just speculation. He definitely could come in under 2mil - would be an interesting high risk/high reward pickup