Now that it looks like Murray is stuck between a rock and a hard place with Heatley, what is the least return that you could live with.
I think that a deal for a top 6 forward with short term salary, and a young forward with potential.
For example Ryan Clowe (RFA) and Patrick Marleau (6.3M for one year) for Heatley and one of, or combination of Smith/Picard/Schubert/Kelly.
This would "fill the gap" this year and provide Cap flexibility next year.
Another example would be Alexander Frolov (2.9M for one year) and Oscar Moller (2 years left on his entry level deal).
I think that a deal for a top 6 forward with short term salary, and a young forward with potential.
For example Ryan Clowe (RFA) and Patrick Marleau (6.3M for one year) for Heatley and one of, or combination of Smith/Picard/Schubert/Kelly.
This would "fill the gap" this year and provide Cap flexibility next year.
Another example would be Alexander Frolov (2.9M for one year) and Oscar Moller (2 years left on his entry level deal).