It seems like a lot of the teams we've been focused on, are those that are looking to move into playoff contention: Detroit, CBJ, Buffalo, etc. And I think there is a great fit with CBJ including due to relationships in place with ex-Flames and the right type of assets that they could offer. Detroit apparently is off the table, which is too bad.
But if Rasmus' #1 priority is winning a cup, perhaps we need to look at those teams:
Winnipeg: We assume is on his NTC, but perhaps not. I would be interested in a deal grounded in Perfetti.
Dallas: Often discussed, but would need to move cap
Toronto: Former GM of Rasmus, loves the player. Lacks the right type of assets to make a compelling offer
Kings: There is a fit here. Let's assume Gravikov leaves, they have a hole to fill. They don't have a high draft pick. They would probably offer a guy like Turcotte, but could you get a deal packaged around a 1st + Greentree?
Tampa: Still want to stay in contention. Don't have great assets. Would they flip Geekie?
Carolina: Another one that fits. And they have oodles of picks/prospects to deal. They have too many smaller skilled forwards so you are probably looking at a deal involving picks and a guy like Nadeau?
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