Trade made in December.

2024 1st is Top 10 Protected.

Dallas solidifies their D core with the addition of Tanev. Could be a good partner and mentor for Harley. Would allow Hakanpaa to move back down to the third pairing.

Tanev signs an extension with Dallas 3.25M x 2 Years.

Top 10 Protected First Round Pick

Trade made in January 2024

Blue Jackets make a little surge and Jarmo brings in a player that can help them now and in the future.

The pieces Columbus gives up are not devastating for them but could work very well for Calgary in the future.

Lindholm agree to an extension with Columbus; 8.75M x 8 Years.

Contract is front loaded with a full NMC in the first 4 years. Turns into a 10 team trade list for 2 years, then 15 team trade list in the final 2 years.

Bringing in Lindholm now instead of waiting will have multiple benefits for Columbus. Obviously it makes the current team better right off the bat. It could also help elevate Johnny and Laine to play at the level they should be. There will be instant chemistry with Lindholm and Gaudreau as well.
In the future, he will be able to shelter and mentor Fantili and then slide into the second line roll.
With the contract being front loaded, it should be easier to move if there is ever a desire in the latter years.

Calgary gets a replacement player in Hague who can play in the bottom 4 immediately.
Korczak is a young player who could also slot into the line up and has potential to be a top 4 defenseman.
Howden is just a cap dump to help Vegas fit the extension in next season.

Vegas brings in one of Eichel's close friends in Hanifin and add someone who can replace Martinez in the future.

This move would make an already extremely dangerous Vegas team even more deadly.

Greer to replace Howden for this season.

Hanifin signs extension with Vegas; 7M x 8 Years

Calgary gets a young defenseman who should get a good chance to play there. Likely bottom pairing but has top 4 potential.

Adding picks to help with the rebuild.

Pittsburgh received a good two way winger who I feel would excel on Malkin's wing. Strong defensive game with scoring ability. Overpaid right now at full salary but at 2.9M is a bargain. Extra year of term so he's not a rental.

Not sure on Rakell's status. A player with salary could possibly come back in this deal, Carter if he waives (I doubt) or maybe Acciari (I also doubt since he was just signed). Just going to say they make the salary work.

Flames get a decent but overpaid winger in Garland who is a workhorse. Plays a pretty good two way game and can help shelter some of the younger players expected to be on the roster in the rebuild.

Canucks get cap flexibility for now and the future by moving out Garland. They get a cheaper replacement player in Dube who they can choose to re-sign after a trial or let go on free agency.