I don't really want Chickie. He's not exactly a beast, and that's what I want back there. He also has a significant injury history, if I recall correctly.
I want a first round draft selection or even that number 10 from New Jersey for Ullmark. If Ottawa is that desperate for goaltending, maybe they will combine a first and Chicken Man.
So you clear the cap, you get a high draft selection, and you can use that 5 million plus to pay Swayman and land a decent center with your aggregate cap space. And that's about all you're going to get, someone decent, not great. Maybe not even a genuine 1C.
Chandler Stephenson.
I also remain intrigued by Necas; his age, his upside He can play wing and center, provided he's good enough. He also has something to prove, feeling he deserves and expanded role. A chip on the shoulder is never a bad thing.
Lindholm does not really do it for me, but I understand he would fill a need. He's not going to drive a line. It's worth adding, however, that when he was traded from Calgary, he was dealing with an injury. He played very well in the playoffs and scored some crucial goals for Vancouver.
I would still like Brendan Dillon on D. Mark Divver speaks highly of him; his League sources have nothing but good things to say about his character and play.