What are some of your first moves in the off season?
Assuming the cap decreases by $2 million.
My first move would be packaging our first round pick and Lilja to move up, as high as possible in the draft.
I think this period, the next three seasons, is the perfect time for the Red Wings to draft a high level player who can play now, instead of spending all of his RFA time in the AHL.
I would cut loose Hossa and Kopecky.
I would re-sign Hudler, as long as he doesn't get an offer sheet over $3 million per season.
I would sit down with Holmstrom and ask him if he realistically seems himself playing next season. I would do so with Maltby also.
Leino, Helm, Howard and Kindl would all be full time players in the NHL.
What about you?