[bigrangy]

The problem for Pittsburgh is more complicated than for other teams due to Fleury's NMC.

Assuming he doesn't waive it, they will have to either trade him or buy him out in order to protect Murray, which they will do at all costs (Losing Dumoulin or Schultz, while a big deal, is a small blow compared to losing Murray).

Of course, if Fleury waives, then Pittsburgh is in a great situation. VGK will (probably) take Fleury and Pittsburgh will clear 5.75 million off their cap while still having an elite #1 which could allow them to add more for another cup run next year.

I don't expect Fleury to waive, since the only reason for him to would be out of loyalty, which is sort of rare among hockey players (and honestly should be imo).