The Duck Knight
Henry, you're our only hope!
And the other teams know they'll be taking part of VGK's cap pain away so won't be as generous with the return.
People said the same things when Vegas had to deal Stastny and Schmidt and Fleury. No retention and no sweeteners needed. They won't get full value because of the situation, but there is zero chance they would need to retain on Pacioretty or send a sweetener. With only 1 year left and a lock for 30 goals if healthy, someone will take him.
Lehner might require a sweetener just because there are less possible landing spots coupled with total dollar value remaining.