I have always liked Lindholm but Ericksson- Ek was my first choice and I would have given more to get him. He fits our team better, has term and could grow with our team for more years. He also fits better with the plan I thought we were going with by management.
With the weird rumor about B. Tkachuk maybe getting traded I would be asking about a trade around Petey and Brady. I would think Brady plus but curious about others thoughts on this?
Lower the bar? Both Tanti and Lever were leaders for this team for quite a few years. No disrespect to Orland K. but 2 decent years and 2 off years and 2 coaching and our first captain gets him in.
First trade:
Van. Beauvillier - Mont. Kovacevic
Second trade:
Van. Garland, Hoglander - CBJ Peeke, Marchenko, Svozil
Third trade:
Van. Myers - Wash. Mantha
First trade not only frees up cap room but gives us a decent third pairing D-man also. Second trade gives us a 2nd pairing D-man a good prospect and a guy with size for our third line. The third trade gives us a guy with size and speed and a show us what you can do if you want a new contract for a guy most want gone. We would have to retain maybe $200,000 on Myers for cap reasons on their part. May have to tweek a little but give me your thoughts.