Umm Mcleod isnt playing hockey on North American soil ever again I think. And while Bert is that guy I want more heft and speed. Trade for Sturm to replace MM

Mercer doesn't take that for 8 years. Maybe a 2 year bridge for him. And not sure Isles would have any interest in Bastian but I'm assuming that's one of those trade him anywhere trades

That depends on if he's found innocent. (which he is until proven otherwise) If he is innocent, he will very likely be back in the NHL and hopefully he is because he was fantastic this season before this whole thing unfolded. It just likely won't be resolved before next season tbh, Canada's legal system is a mess and the case could take up to 2 years to complete unless it gets fast tracked, which it is so assume less but I doubt by next season

MM will never play for the NJDs again. All of what you said is not false but its a PR nightmare.