I think it makes sense for Dallas to target Ras, yeah. But I don't think it makes sense for them to even think about moving Johnston. They have a 1/2 punch down the middle in Hintz/Johnston that lots and lots of teams would kill for, so I'd imagine Johnston is pretty much untouchable. Right handed center with back-to-back 30 goal seasons at 22 ... those players are so rare, you simply don't move them.
I do think Robertson might be available, especially since he's entering the final year of his RFA deal and will need a new long-term deal next year. After paying Rantanen and with Harley needing a new deal next year as well, I could very well see them move him. I think Bourque will be a trading chip too, given they are pretty set down the middle.
Not going to lie, I'd be interested in what a package of Ras and Coleman (retained) could fetch. Bourque, Bichsel, Robertson (who could be traded on) ... there's some pieces there to work with.
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