Man it got quiet in here after the TDL passed lol... anyways...
Assuming Vegas' trade with Anaheim is revoked, I propose that the Canucks take advantage.
Vegas clearly need to clear cap. So make them pay for it.
TRADE #1
To VAN:
Dadonov
2023 1st Round Pick
To VGK:
Hoglander
Vegas clears over $4M in cap doing this, it costs them a 1st, but they get a very good prospect back in Hoglander.
Vancouver does this to get that 1st round pick, and really, having Dadonov in the lineup for 2022-23 isn't a big deal as we expect to take a step back next year anyways. He's off the books when Horvat needs his raise. Hoglander is clearly in the doghouse.
On to the next steps... Boeser and Miller.
TRADE #2
To VAN:
Debrusk
Lysell
2022 1st Round Pick
To BOS:
JT Miller
Boston gets walloped this post season, so they want to load up for next year. In comes JT Miller.
Vancouver gets highly touted A-tier prospect Lysell, disgruntled but effective Debrusk, and a 1st round pick.
TRADE #3
To VAN:
Zacha
2022 2nd Round Pick
To NJD:
Boeser
NJD get their offensive winger for Hughes.
VAN gets a decent 3C in Zacha, but also a very high 2nd round pick this year.
So what does this all look like moving forward? LOTS of cap. LOTS of flexibility to improve.
Canucks will also have two 1st round picks this year AND next year. They also gain a missing 2nd round pick back this year.
Lines for 2022-23
Garland-Petey-Podz
Dadonov-Horvat-Debrusk
Pearson-Zacha-Dickinson
Highmore-Lamikko-Lockwood
Hughes-Schenn
OEL-Poolman
Dermott-Myers
Lines for 2023-24
Garland-Petey-Podz
Lysell-Horvat-Debrusk
Pearson-Zacha-Dickinson
Highmore-Lamikko-Lockwood
Hughes-Top 4 RHD via UFA (Weegar, Cernak, Severson, etc)
OEL-Poolman
Dermott-Myers