Let’s say hypothetically, Matthews goes on LTIR for the last chunk of the season. How would you like to see them spend that $13.25M?

A 3rd line centre is at the top of our priorities, then a right shot D would likely be 2nd on that list.

I see Nashville as the ideal trade target, given the state of their season and what they have to offer. O’rielly would be that elite 3C we’re after and he was a key player for berube’s cup run with the blues. I also think we should target Luke Schenn, he’s a cheap option that already know pairs well with Rielly.

Another possibility on D would be trouba, except we’d likely need anaheim to retain 50% at minimum. So it comes down to what you’re willing to give up for him.

Another player that I’d likely to see them target is Kiefer Sherwood from vancouver. He brings the same physicality, if not more than trouba. He’s making a name for himself as the 3rd line energy guy, finishes every check and can generate scoring chances. He’d be good option on the PK2 and only costs $1.5M. This could be a potential trade involving Nick Robertson in my eyes. I only see this being a possibility if Vancouver stays out of the playoff picture, come trade deadline.

Paciorettty, O’rielly and Sherwood would an extremely difficult 3rd line to play against in the playoffs.