My Plan (as of 2/22/19 at 1:30-ish)
Trade Deadline:
Out:
Beaulieau - Moved for an equivalent forward or even a prospect/pick at this point
Assuming Skinner is re-upping, you actively shop:
Pominville, Sobotka, Hunwick. These aren't going to be huge returns, but we could see something.
And listen to offers on pretty much the rest of the roster save for Eichel, Dahlin, Reinhart, and Mittelstadt. Be flexible and only move the pieces with max return. Other than Beaulieu, there aren't any malcontents or people that we HAVE to move. However, solid offers on Girgensons, Larsson, Sheary, Bogosian, etc are all listened to. We can't go into fire sale mode, but we can build up our futures. Listening on Risto too, but in a RHD for RHD kind of deal. Not taking on any marginal or bad contracts.
In:
You likely aren't doing a "hockey deal" today. You aren't getting any rentals. I think, if anything, we see reinforcements for Rochester's playoff run. We'll probably see some AHLers and spots opened up on the NHL side to get extended looks at a few guys.
Offseason:
Assuming our draft capital doesn't change that much (3 1sts, no additional picks), you probably want to:
Use the highest draft pick (ours)
Trade a draft pick for immediate help (think top pairing RHD or legit #1b center)
Use remaining 1st rounder as a BPA/Best Value pick. Ok to trade back for "by the numbers" over payment.
You look for 1 big fish via UFA (either #2C or RHD) as well as filling in gaps in forward depth created by TDL moves.
Trade Deadline:
Out:
Beaulieau - Moved for an equivalent forward or even a prospect/pick at this point
Assuming Skinner is re-upping, you actively shop:
Pominville, Sobotka, Hunwick. These aren't going to be huge returns, but we could see something.
And listen to offers on pretty much the rest of the roster save for Eichel, Dahlin, Reinhart, and Mittelstadt. Be flexible and only move the pieces with max return. Other than Beaulieu, there aren't any malcontents or people that we HAVE to move. However, solid offers on Girgensons, Larsson, Sheary, Bogosian, etc are all listened to. We can't go into fire sale mode, but we can build up our futures. Listening on Risto too, but in a RHD for RHD kind of deal. Not taking on any marginal or bad contracts.
In:
You likely aren't doing a "hockey deal" today. You aren't getting any rentals. I think, if anything, we see reinforcements for Rochester's playoff run. We'll probably see some AHLers and spots opened up on the NHL side to get extended looks at a few guys.
Offseason:
Assuming our draft capital doesn't change that much (3 1sts, no additional picks), you probably want to:
Use the highest draft pick (ours)
Trade a draft pick for immediate help (think top pairing RHD or legit #1b center)
Use remaining 1st rounder as a BPA/Best Value pick. Ok to trade back for "by the numbers" over payment.
You look for 1 big fish via UFA (either #2C or RHD) as well as filling in gaps in forward depth created by TDL moves.