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Originally Posted by Lanny_McDonald
Any team heading into the playoffs is unlikely to give up a roster player, let alone two, regardless of what is coming back. The Devils are not going to give up 2/3 of their third line to acquire Hanifin. That's just crazy talk. Avs aren't moving Byram. You win because you have more talent in areas other teams do not. Having Byram on the second pairing give them a big advantage, why would they give that up? They have other assets to plug holes elsewhere.
One last thing, Dube is not some sweet add in a deal. I would argue that Dube would be a negative to deal as his game has completely lost him. He's struggling so badly that he stands out for all the wrong reasons. Plus, he's getting outscored by Chris Tanev and is tied in points with part time player Dennis Gilbert. Not a player that anyone is going to be kicking the doors down to get, especially with a $2.3M hit. Every team in the league has players performing like Dube on their minor league roster (as do the Flames).
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Well that’s why I included him with Lindholm because Johansen is also a cap dump. Dube expires this year and likely realizes he has to slice that current cap hit in half. What better way to build up your value than playing for a cup contending team that usually gets riddled with injuries? Perhaps he can find a gear like Colorado Compher did.
The main priority is Byram, if available.