My thoughts as well. And with this move there's still 7D in the AHL plus Petey D and Corcs in the ECHL.This might not be a precursor to another move. Yes, this moves a contract out, but Hayes was never going to be high on the depth chart and they need to make room for their younger LDs.
VGK has 47 active contracts, plus two junior players signed (and don't count as active deals).