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Originally Posted by dammage79
Players with NTCs have been traded before. The point was its not impossible. And look, Tavares walked. We are talking about a 23 year old RFA right now. They won't let him go. Offers heat or not. Criticize the delivery of my point all you guys want. Or perhaps get creative and find solutions for isles 8n conversation. IDC really. If not Nelson then who? If Ladd is never playing again and retires (most likely outcome) then they still need space. Cant make space on D, they literally just signed Pageau, Lee is their Captain and although no impossible a Captain moves its just as unlikely.
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Bailey doesn't have trade protection and neither does Leddy, those would be two possibilities I suppose. And even though they just traded for and extended Pageau, his NTC doesn't kick in until November 1st so that's an option as well. Boychuk's NTC is limited but his play has fallen off a cliff so I doubt anyone trades for two years of him unless the Isles retain 50% and attach an asset to him.
Also, I don't see Ladd leaving $12 million on the table to retire, but if he's really injured I guess LTIR is always an option like we've seen with Horton and Clarkson etc...
I'm sure it could be done, but it sure wouldn't be easy. Hopefully it happens so we can find out how nimble ole Lou is while he's jumping through all the hoops.