I really don't think it's as much about the East vs West as it is about the US. Dallas is a well situated team with good weather and as you mentioned, no state tax. A lot of players fine that pretty desirable. He might waive to Toronto for the playoffs but I think he's more likely to accept an extension in Arizona than he is in Toronto.

Pavelski may retire but he's still producing quite well at his age. As long as he is doing that I think he will remain in Dallas. Duchene will be expensive to re-sign, probably 6.5M+. All the reports are Dallas wants to add to their defense and they really can't do that if they are going to pay Duchene that much next year

Dellandrea + 2nd would be close for Tanev without retention but not with retention.

As for Greer he's on LTIR and projected to be out for several more weeks yet. That makes him a poor trade target for anyhow. Additionally he's been a good fit in Calgary the team will probably want to extend him.

Agreed. If Duchene wants a big raise then he’s gone

The problem for DAL is Suter’s contract doesn’t fall off the books till after next season, so how do they fit Hanifin’s new contract in!? I have the same question when it comes to shipping him to FLA. Originally I figured a Reinhart for Hanifin swap made sense, but not anymore given Reinhart has substantially increased his value this season and FLA will likely want to extend both Montour and Forsling as well