I know 3-way trades are pie-in-the sky, but I wonder if McGroarty might add to the mix for a Car-CBJ trade scenario. Also, it's a Sunday afternoon in the NHL dead zone....
McGroarty likely has appeal for the Blue Jackets as a big LW prospect who played at Michigan with two top CBJ prospects (Fantilli and Brindley).
Cap space is a big consideration if Laine is involved.
To CAR: Laine at 5M
To CBJ: McGroarty, Kotkaniemi, Iafallo at 2M
To WPG: Nadeau (or Blake) + 2025 1st (CAR) + 3rd (CAR)
Salary retention:
CBJ 2 x 2M (Laine),
WPG 2 x 1.7M (Laine) and 1 x 2M (Iafallo)
Cap changes (2024-25):
CBJ +120K
CAR +180K
WPG +3.7M