Heinola won't be included in a deal unless it is for an upgrade defenseman.

Benson is nice, but LW isn't a need if the Jets move Ehlers.

The Jets aren't moving that 2nd to downgrade.

1. That doesn't get Benson
2. He would be in this lineup

Retain Schmidt down to $4m and the Hawks probably accept. Or remove the retention and swap the 3rd forza 2nd.

I’d much rather just sign that Montour contract than trade for Pionk.

We have the cap space. I'd say the route toward the 2nd is more realistic.

the Sabres need a left shot pmd like they need a hole in the head, might as well take heinola out. Plus I think I'd rather have benson on an elc than ehlers, Benson got better as the year went on, he worked hard every shift, the results don't jump off the page, but he looks like a guy that could be a difference maker.

That's cool. Nashville will keep the dman who can actually defend