I think that's entirely fair in regards to Knight, Bobrovsky is in a dead-heat with Price and Skinner for most unmovable contract. Even worse, all of the signing bonuses effectively mean that he can't be bought out and he has to be protected in the Expansion Draft due to his NMC. Do you think a trade (not necessarily at the deadline) for Driedger could work? Zito probably wouldn't want to lose him for nothing.
And Bert is only available for the right offer, at least that's what the The Athletic's speculation is reporting. It makes some amount of sense given that they will soon have an excess of young Wingers on the team as early as next season, if not the year after, and he very well could be 30 by the time the rebuild is over. I don't expect either Bert or Mantha to be moved for any less than a 1st + more.
Bob has been playing better of late but will/can never justify his caphit and salary.
Tallon F'd us on that one but Dreidger and Knight can be a good succession plan for us.
As for Driedger, doubtful he's moved now as we're in a playoff spot.
I know teams will be lining up to sign him in July but think Zito will try hard to move one of Connolly/Yandle/Stralman this off season, in part to pay Drideger on a 2-3 year deal in around $3 mil per.
Gives Knight two years in AHL if need be or we can move Driedger end of next off season for assets with a year or two left, if Knight is ready.
Driedger knows Q will give the hot goalie the reigns, doesn't matter what you're paid and Driedger can showcase himself for another bigger deal if it's a 2 year deal, he'll still only be 29.
Just wishful thinking on my part but teams should be kicking tires on him, he plays well, big and calm in net, good rebound control and plays behind an okay-ish defense with FLA.
Ya I'm interested in Bert because of his play style but not interested enough to pay that asking price. He is worth that though.
FLA should move a 1st for Ekholm or defense in general.
Our offense prospects are somewhat stocked and Verhaeghe, Vatrano, Duclair types can be re-signed if need be.
Just more surprised DET would move Bert. Could be a solid vet for the team when he's into his 30s.
Depends on how close Yzerman thinks they are from competing for playoffs