Its not a great cap situation but it would be doable. An Engvall buyout would save a few dollars. Theres probably a team out there dumb enough to take Duclair after they miss out on a UFA. Pageau with 1 yr left could be moved to a team that wants an upgraded 3C.It would definitely be more than a first+ a prospect. We can't afford Marner and keep the defense as is, before even getting to the question of him signing with us.
It all stems around if mgmt thinks he's worth the contract he's asking for. If the previous regime did, he'd probably be signed already. I agree, I don't think it's wise to move him even if he ends up overpaid by 1-2M.
Even if not Marner, I think ya'll could get Ehlers or Boeser. Still better to add one of the UFA wingers than it is to trade Dobson for an equivalent forward.
As a neutral fan I'd take that and run if I'm Dallas, but im not a big believer in Robertson.If I were Jim Nill, yes. I’d do Dobson + some picks for Robertson and then use those picks to go get a top-9 piece or two.
Realistically its hard to see NYI getting better value for Dobson than that too, even if thats a trade I think they lose.