Great listen Mike, really well done.
As we've discussed recently, I agree that Johnny's days are numbered. Maybe he plays out his contract here then leaves, or maybe we trade him for assets while we can.
Trading Gaudreau to Philly for an asset of some kind makes the most sense. Konecny is a guy I'd target for the Flames for many reasons, and Philly would need to move a larger contract to make room for Johnny long term. Or if not, shoot for Frost and a pick maybe.
I really don't agree with Francis that Tkachuk is unlikely to re-sign here either. I bet we lock him up longterm this time around.
My thinking is that we still sign Hall, as difficult as it may be to make work with the cap reduction from the original projections.
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