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The Kinder, Gentler Version
To EDM:
Darcy Kuemper
Jason Demers (50% retained)
To ARI:
Mikko Koskinen
Ethan Bear
Why does Edmonton consider this?
-Mike Smith is on a helluva hot-streak. He does that. Sometimes he cools off. At age 39, he's bound to cool-off sooner or later.
-Darcy Kuemper has had injury issues, but when he's healthy he's one of the best goalies in the world. He's 9 years younger than Smith.
-Koskinen is not working out in Edmonton. His 4.5 million dollar cap-hit for Edmonton next season is an unwelcome gift from Chiarelli.
-The expansion draft is coming and Edmonton has some choices to make concerning their blueline. Ethan Bear could end up the odd-man out.
Why does Arizona consider this?
-The expansion draft is coming and Arizona can't protect both Kuemper and Adin Hill. Bill Armstrong loves Adin Hill. He's been great.
-Koskinen can be exposed to Seattle in the expansion draft. If he clears, he can fill the role of experienced back-up for Adin Hill.
-The Coyotes have only two NHL defensemen under contract for next season; Jakob Chychrun and Oliver Ekman-Larsson. Both are Left D.
-The Coyotes have clawed their way back into a playoff position without the help of Kuemper and Bear can help them more than Demers.
Compliance
- The remaining cap-hit/contract count is identical
- The cross-boarder quarantine reduced to 7 days
Darcy Kuemper
Jason Demers (50% retained)
To ARI:
Mikko Koskinen
Ethan Bear
Why does Edmonton consider this?
-Mike Smith is on a helluva hot-streak. He does that. Sometimes he cools off. At age 39, he's bound to cool-off sooner or later.
-Darcy Kuemper has had injury issues, but when he's healthy he's one of the best goalies in the world. He's 9 years younger than Smith.
-Koskinen is not working out in Edmonton. His 4.5 million dollar cap-hit for Edmonton next season is an unwelcome gift from Chiarelli.
-The expansion draft is coming and Edmonton has some choices to make concerning their blueline. Ethan Bear could end up the odd-man out.
Why does Arizona consider this?
-The expansion draft is coming and Arizona can't protect both Kuemper and Adin Hill. Bill Armstrong loves Adin Hill. He's been great.
-Koskinen can be exposed to Seattle in the expansion draft. If he clears, he can fill the role of experienced back-up for Adin Hill.
-The Coyotes have only two NHL defensemen under contract for next season; Jakob Chychrun and Oliver Ekman-Larsson. Both are Left D.
-The Coyotes have clawed their way back into a playoff position without the help of Kuemper and Bear can help them more than Demers.
Compliance
- The remaining cap-hit/contract count is identical
- The cross-boarder quarantine reduced to 7 days