We’ve seen the Montreal Canadiens and Arizona Coyotes take on some hefty contracts to acquire young talent this offseason, and the Vancouver Canucks have the cap space to go that route as well.
The Habs got a potential top-six forward in Joel Armia from the Winnipeg Jets for taking on the final year of goalie Steve Mason‘s contract (he was subsequently bought out). Arizona got a handful of pieces (namely Vinnie Hinostroza), from the Chicago Blackhawks for taking on the final three years of Marian Hossa‘s deal.
Well, the Ottawa Senators continue to shop defenceman Erik Karlsson, with the Tampa Bay Lightning and Dallas Stars being mentioned as possible destinations.