No no no, Mantha should have a come back szn..

Fair if that's what you're banking on. Just figured this would be a cheap way to be cap compliant while still banking on a comeback year for a LW, just at a lower cap hit and almost no risk since only the 5th would be on a guarantee.

Pretty fair trade I'd say, since I doubt Pearson can fetch more than a 5th at TDL.
Though in this case, Geoff Molson would be paying 3.75M out of his pockets for that 5th. Does he green light that trade?

I think with the way KH has impressed thus far, Mr. Molson likely loosens all reigns until further notice. Not like MTL has shallow pockets anyway.

Fair point.
I know I wouldn't, but I'm not majority owner of a 1.5B sports franchise so I might be a bit biased...

I mean 3.75 for a guy for 1 year, still better than Gally & Price's contracts imo. Adding a pick to the cupboard without using a retention slot and only being put out for 1 year seems reasonable. It's going to be a painful and expensive year but we're rebuilding so doesn't matter all that much.

I'd rather just run with Mantha to start the year. I could see this being revisited towards the middle of the season to free up room for the deadline

I don’t think any picks should be added