I was thinking about Necas to C again myself, seems like the yearly offseason ritual.

Except for Marty at C... I like it

lmao yup! I like Necas on the wing with his speed, but I can see them doing this again.

Do you think this takes you guys out of the running for Karlsson?

Depends on the number. They’d probably need to stop the tda deal and move Skjei/pesce at minimum with max retention on EK. Could also move turbo out but that’s seems like a whole lot to do..

You guys probably don't need him. I feel like you are a favorite for the cup as is. Don't want a situation like Rangers where it's too many good players and doesn't gel.

Pens on the other hand really really need him haha. Probably the difference between us making the playoffs and not.

I’m with you. I think it’s just rearranging too much of the core. I like the orlov move and bunting and Vladdy fill needs. EK is great (with some warts and a lot of risk around injury and contract) but if it means losing pesce and turbo and Skjei idk

As it stands above, there's only $300k of space with a 21-man roster and $1.2m of PK's salary buried. I think one of Skjei, Pesce, or Turbo may be gone regardless. EDIT: Or Tarasenko signed for a lot less...

They also have the tda deal waiting and GMDW just said they’re intending on doing it still. Idk if this changes anything or if another deal is on the burner.