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Originally Posted by SuperMatt18
I don't think it would be Benson as the add on, and something like the Eichel deal is still the framework (4 pieces).
To me it might look more like this:
Pettersson ($11.6M x 8)
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Cozens ($7.1M x 6) , Samuelsson ($4.3M x 6), 1st, 2nd: ($11.4M total)
I actually think Samuelsson would be the odd man out in Buffalo before Byram, and think Buffalo would also want more long term money going out.
This keeps the salary hit pretty even, gives the Canucks a 23 and 25 year old piece that are still tied up long term to the core. Cozens slots behind Miller as 2C, and Samuelsson behind Hughes as 2 LD.
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I don’t see Buffalo adding what would equal a high 1st to make that deal work. Maybe if they had another 1st from a strong team like the Flames do with the Devils/Knights it makes sense but Buffalo should avoid sending any future 1sts out in my opinion.
Byram’s name has been out there and the Canucks have been rumored to have interest so I think he would be part of the deal. I could see them adding a 2nd and maybe taking some money back but unlikely to include a 1st in 25 or 26 with the risk that comes with Pettersson.
They seemed to choose Miller over Horvat and if they choose Miller over Pettersson then getting a big body, right shot 2nd line C who is under 24 is a nice piece of the deal.