The biggest issue here is it puts them in terrible cap position for 24-25 having to resign Ullmark, Luke, and based on top 6 time Holtz

Palat would not be a fit for what Buffalo needs, and I expect that contract to be difficult to move in general. He's 33, his offense is declining, he's slightly undersized, and he's making 6m for multiple years.

Mtl have probably 7 left handed defenseman that can play NHL next couple upcoming season. They definitely not trading for one.

My guess is NJD are going to be offering Holtz and a non first round pick for Ullmark or Markstrom when push comes to shove.

First, why move Siegenthaler....and then add more expensive Zadorov?
That seems like lose-lose territory to me.
Keep the better dman at lower AAV.

Second, overspending on a goalie.
Ullmark is a rental. And a system goalie.
2nd and 3rd perhaps. Protected 2025 1st perhaps.

Third, Bratt should be on RW.

Fourth, we should not let Schmid walk.
Maybe Daws is moved, but Schmid is the keeper.

Fifth, Palat isn't going anywhere.
Fitzy loves him, teammates love him.

The value between Ullmark and Markstrom is so different I can't even see them in the same sentence.

Ullmark has been way better over the past two years and is younger. I assume you mean he’s worth more

Yes. I do not like Markstrom for NJD.

Avs decline. Since the Nuke affair I can't see them moving Colton.

Yes that is 100% what we mean

I don’t know how the cap repercussions work for the Valeri suspension but I don’t think Col will be selling Colton anymore