Apparently, Dubas is willing to trade the 14 OV in a goalie trade, I think he tries going after Hellebuyck over Gibson, but could settle with the latter. If he does go FA route, then yeah probably Korpisalo or maybe Andersen (assuming there's no bad blood there) for something like 3.5Mx2.

JT Compher at 5.75M, especially to play 3C, is definitely something he wouldn't do.

Yeah I looked at compher as that guy who starts on the 3rd line but if it doesnt work out as 3C, then can get moved up to wing on the 2nd line. Our bottom 6 was something he made sure to talk about so its possible, but also possible he goes 2 guys around 2.5-3. It'll be interesting, I can't wait

Yeah, with Carter making 3M (that's not going anywhere) and being a strong center, I could see him go with him as the 3C for now and sign someone like Pius Suter as you did to be the 3C going forward. Maybe he goes with a familiar face in Kerfoot at 3.5M if he wants someone that he thinks can go up and down the lineup. Kerfoot did spend most of his time last year on the 3rd and 4th line though, so I think Dubas would be reluctant to hand him 3.5M. For 4C, David Kampf if the Leafs don't resign him.

He'll look to add value by signing untendered RFAs as well so guess we need to see who is available.

I think the trade with Chicago would depend on how the draft plays out. If there is someone the Hawks really like is available when the Pittsburgh pick is on the clock, I could see this proposal becoming reality.

If he gives up the 14th overall for Gibson he might be fired before the season starts haha.

Lol, I don't think he does it straight for him, it would probably be with 1.4M retention and he gets back their 2nd OV (edit I meant the 2nd RD pick: 34th OV), he would probably need to add something as well though, maybe Anaheim takes Granlund as well.

Wait...... are you saying you think Anaheim would trade Gibson with retention, the 2nd overall pick - in return for the 14th overall pick and possibly Granlund? That's what it sounds like based on your comment - but that can't be true

Little bit of a nitpick, but I've seen enough Heinen in a Pens uniform. Get someone who can hit and play 2-way game. I would spend that money on someone like ZAR or someone similar.

That is what I'm saying, not for the 14th OV straight though, Pittsburgh would add. I don't know if there would be anything that Pittsburgh could add to get the 34th OV (just realized you said 2nd OV, no no not 2nd OV lol) or whatever.

Okay good lol - because 2nd OV to me means their 2nd overall pick. That's why I wanted to make sure I got clarification haha.

But if he gives up more assets, in addition to the 14th overall pick, for Gibson - I think that's an incredibly bad move. Hellebuyck I get - but I don't think he's going to settle and pay a high cost for Gibson.

Lol, I did say 2nd OV my bad, was mistake, been talking about 3rd OV too much lately that's why lol. It's possible to balance things maybe, perhaps he gets Gibson 5M + Henrique 50%+34th OV for 14th OV+...+Granlund (it will have to include at least another 1st).

All good - no worries haha.

That's not a terrible trade I guess - although it definitely is if the Pens add another first. I just don't really want the 14th OV going for Gibson - and Granlund's buyout is cheap so you can just do that instead of paying for ANA to take him. I wouldn't mind looking at Henrique by himself though