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So now that Matt Duchene is available for free agency, is it worth signing him for a short term low ball deal and move Lindholm to RW this year? Just a thought.

I have a feeling Lindholm is saying to Conroy, “Show me we are going to try and win a Cup before I sign.” Meaning who are you bringing in so I will want to play here for the next 7-8 years. We will see what transpires…

They’re probably asking Chucky, Benny and Lomberg who they should target. You never know…

The thing is he doesn’t have much of a deep team around him. He could be better defensively for sure if he had more to work with. A bit of a project and could be another MacInnis type. Not sure if he has a cannon for a shot but could be a surprise nonetheless. If we end up with 2 or 3 firsts this year, I would be inclined to take a flyer on him with 1or 2 defensively responsible picks as well. When a guy possesses superior offensive talent as kind of a lone wolf on his team it could be something special.

That would end the drama, not sure what the return would be. I agree though. You can’t let the cancer stick around and it’s time to move on from discontent. Hopefully this doesn’t grow into an Ottawa situation from a few years ago. That was more owner issues but still that may be part of the problem here too. Better to deal the players elsewhere and try to maximize the return for those not wanting to stay. You can’t just give them a “time out” for bad behaviour.

What do you all think about Lukas Dragicevic? Seems like a dark horse but what an exciting young player! If we got a lower first rounder in a trade for an outgoing player I feel he would be an interesting pick up.

So if we lose a few players who want out what free agent signings would Conroy be looking at? Carcone? Drouin - his value may never be lower? Would Philips be willing to sign here on a one way deal? O’Reilly perhaps?

Backlund at the deadline and Toffoli now would be best unless there’s a team that really wants Backlund and offers you a first now. Both guys would net a first rounder in the lower quarter of the draft as it is right now. Maybe you could get a young 3rd liner who’s not moving up the roster with their current team instead of a first.

Yes and maybe that helps keep Lindholm? I was always liked Savard. Another true #1 C.

Lots of older players with big contracts

What if those players with term WANT to be here? Much of the success of teams is built on trust and WANTING to play with each other and for each other. Just saying.

A few balls up in the air certainly.

And Darren Pang. 5’4”!! Not that he was exceptional but was a starter for a while.

https://thehockeywriters.com/nhl-rumors-june-21-2023/ So I guess potential trades for Hanifin, Backlund and Toffoli are in the works? We will soon see… selling high in these guys? This draft could be very interesting and I wonder what these 3 would return? Maybe some roster players as well?

Perhaps wanting some change…