Cory Schneider for the 9th overall pick. I admit that these trades happen very rarely but I do believe that Nj and Buffalo are in a very unique situation that theyre so loaded with young guys that an extra 10th or 11th overall pick becomes redundant and those players may not reach their full potential (similar to Lafreniere in NYR). You need a legit stud of a starter way more and Markstrom fits the bill which is why I thought that this could be the basis of a trade that both sides can tweak to make the cap and value work a bit better.
You're correct CS for Horvat
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terrible (rather be in the playoffs) LOL, but I understand you. I agree that the pick is not the final piece that puts us over, and that a elite G it part of the answer for sure. But, you don't give away things for less value just because. We have a slight disadvantage (not as much as TDL when we were still possibly in the playoffs). And I have no problem with Markstrom, but not at 10OA. As I said Bos fans are asking for our '25 1st and a 3rd in many threads for Ullmark. That seems fair, but he's almost 5 yrs younger, but a yr less contract. I think Markstrom with the extra yr was important because they can bring Daws and Schmid etc along without pushing (sort of did already, but trying to rectify that), who knows. That would put MArkstroms value less than Ullmarks in this case. Retention would help but we don't need it as much now. So a full contract for Markstrom knowing what Ullmarks return should be, is what then to Fitz?
I see them looking hard (regardless of available or not, assets needed to get/or not) at- Saros, Askarov, Ullmark, Swayman as first tier guys (again not that some of these are available- I know these are top Gs, so please dont @ me). And then second tier and lower guys Jarry, Samsonov, Stolarz and the rest. Fitz needs to get a G his job is on the line. He also need a good coach, some more depth at LD, and a bottom 3/4 with grit speed, nasty but ability to play, not plugs. Thanks for listening to me Ted talk! LOl